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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers / 2549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3879 miles / 6242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 32 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2932.767 miles
  • 4719.832 kilometers
  • 2548.505 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
  • 2926.654 miles
  • 4709.994 kilometers
  • 2543.193 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 Colorado Springs to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Kotzebue generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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