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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2883 miles / 4639 kilometers / 2505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4300 miles / 6920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 58 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2882.513 miles
  • 4638.954 kilometers
  • 2504.835 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
  • 2878.702 miles
  • 4632.822 kilometers
  • 2501.524 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 Los Angeles to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Kotzebue generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 706 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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