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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 31 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 337.155 miles
  • 542.598 kilometers
  • 292.980 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
  • 336.030 miles
  • 540.789 kilometers
  • 292.002 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 Barrow to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barrow and Kotzebue?

There is no time difference between Barrow and Kotzebue.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Barrow to Kotzebue generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′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