How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3660 miles / 5891 kilometers / 3181 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4919 miles / 7916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 40 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3660.357 miles
- 5890.774 kilometers
- 3180.763 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- 3651.332 miles
- 5876.250 kilometers
- 3172.921 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 Washington D.C. to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kotzebue generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |