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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Jackson, WY?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2487 miles / 4003 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3405 miles / 5480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 23 minutes.

Jackson Hole Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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2487
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4003
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2162
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Distance from Jackson to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2487.420 miles
  • 4003.114 kilometers
  • 2161.509 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
  • 2481.463 miles
  • 3993.528 kilometers
  • 2156.333 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 Jackson to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Jackson to Kotzebue generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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