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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2866 miles / 4613 kilometers / 2491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3822 miles / 6151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 52 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2866.455 miles
  • 4613.113 kilometers
  • 2490.882 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
  • 2858.967 miles
  • 4601.061 kilometers
  • 2484.374 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 Sioux Falls to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Kotzebue generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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