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

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3931 miles / 6327 kilometers / 3416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5148 miles / 8285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 27 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – 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)
  • 3931.284 miles
  • 6326.788 kilometers
  • 3416.192 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
  • 3922.998 miles
  • 6313.453 kilometers
  • 3408.992 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 International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Kotzebue generates about 448 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 448 kilograms equals 987 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 International Airport (ILM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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