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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Alpena, MI?

The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3136 miles / 5047 kilometers / 2725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4270 miles / 6872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 27 minutes.

Alpena County Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Alpena to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3135.880 miles
  • 5046.710 kilometers
  • 2725.006 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
  • 3126.917 miles
  • 5032.285 kilometers
  • 2717.216 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 Alpena to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Alpena to Kotzebue generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alpena to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″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