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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3452 miles / 5556 kilometers / 3000 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4547 miles / 7318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 19 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3452.370 miles
  • 5556.051 kilometers
  • 3000.028 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
  • 3443.768 miles
  • 5542.207 kilometers
  • 2992.552 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 Columbus to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Columbus to Kotzebue generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 857 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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