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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3957 miles / 6369 kilometers / 3439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5109 miles / 8222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 31 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3957.463 miles
  • 6368.920 kilometers
  • 3438.942 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
  • 3949.644 miles
  • 6356.336 kilometers
  • 3432.147 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 Charleston to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Charleston to Kotzebue generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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