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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3665 miles / 5898 kilometers / 3185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4984 miles / 8021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 47 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3664.996 miles
  • 5898.239 kilometers
  • 3184.794 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
  • 3655.702 miles
  • 5883.283 kilometers
  • 3176.719 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 Wilmington to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Kotzebue generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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