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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Erie, PA?

The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3401 miles / 5474 kilometers / 2956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4665 miles / 7508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 56 minutes.

Erie International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Erie to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3401.217 miles
  • 5473.729 kilometers
  • 2955.577 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
  • 3392.131 miles
  • 5459.106 kilometers
  • 2947.682 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 Erie to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Erie to Kotzebue generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″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