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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3261 miles / 5248 kilometers / 2834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4284 miles / 6894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 45 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Bloomington to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3261.217 miles
  • 5248.420 kilometers
  • 2833.920 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
  • 3253.186 miles
  • 5235.495 kilometers
  • 2826.941 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 Bloomington to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Kotzebue generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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