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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers / 2593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4036 miles / 6495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 28 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2984.316 miles
  • 4802.790 kilometers
  • 2593.299 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
  • 2978.525 miles
  • 4793.471 kilometers
  • 2588.267 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 Alamosa to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Kotzebue generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W
Destination 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