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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3227 miles / 5194 kilometers / 2804 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4440 miles / 7146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 23 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sierra Vista to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3227.339 miles
  • 5193.899 kilometers
  • 2804.481 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
  • 3223.102 miles
  • 5187.080 kilometers
  • 2800.799 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 Sierra Vista to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Kotzebue generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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