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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 3711 miles / 5973 kilometers / 3225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 4935 miles / 7942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 21 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Lynchburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3711.316 miles
  • 5972.785 kilometers
  • 3225.046 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3702.679 miles
  • 5958.884 kilometers
  • 3217.540 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kotzebue to Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Lynchburg generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Airport information

Origin Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
City: Kotzebue, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OTZ
ICAO Code: PAOT
Coordinates: 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W
Destination Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W