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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3315 miles / 5335 kilometers / 2881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4465 miles / 7186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 19 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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3315
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2881
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Distance from El Paso to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3315.289 miles
  • 5335.441 kilometers
  • 2880.907 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
  • 3310.560 miles
  • 5327.829 kilometers
  • 2876.798 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 El Paso to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from El Paso to Kotzebue generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 820 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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