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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3891 miles / 6262 kilometers / 3381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4982 miles / 8018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 20 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3890.720 miles
  • 6261.507 kilometers
  • 3380.943 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
  • 3886.319 miles
  • 6254.423 kilometers
  • 3377.119 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 Harlingen to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Kotzebue generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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