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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2776 miles / 4467 kilometers / 2412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3731 miles / 6004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 149 hours 45 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2775.563 miles
  • 4466.836 kilometers
  • 2411.899 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
  • 2767.624 miles
  • 4454.058 kilometers
  • 2404.999 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 Brainerd to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Kotzebue generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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