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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3301 miles / 5312 kilometers / 2868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4332 miles / 6971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 41 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3300.635 miles
  • 5311.858 kilometers
  • 2868.174 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
  • 3292.671 miles
  • 5299.041 kilometers
  • 2861.253 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 Decatur to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Decatur to Kotzebue generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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