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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3307 miles / 5323 kilometers / 2874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4323 miles / 6957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 49 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3307.380 miles
  • 5322.713 kilometers
  • 2874.035 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
  • 3300.375 miles
  • 5311.439 kilometers
  • 2867.948 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 Joplin to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Joplin to Kotzebue generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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