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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2575 miles / 4143 kilometers / 2237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3399 miles / 5470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 143 hours 53 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2574.553 miles
  • 4143.342 kilometers
  • 2237.226 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
  • 2567.303 miles
  • 4131.673 kilometers
  • 2230.925 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 Bismarck to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Kotzebue generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″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