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

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3721 miles / 5988 kilometers / 3233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4842 miles / 7792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 4 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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3721
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3233
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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)
  • 3720.711 miles
  • 5987.904 kilometers
  • 3233.209 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
  • 3714.066 miles
  • 5977.210 kilometers
  • 3227.435 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–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Jackson to Kotzebue generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 930 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–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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