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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers / 2523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3929 miles / 6323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 5 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2902.899 miles
  • 4671.764 kilometers
  • 2522.551 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
  • 2896.065 miles
  • 4660.765 kilometers
  • 2516.612 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 North Platte to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from North Platte to Kotzebue generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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