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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3462 miles / 5572 kilometers / 3009 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4554 miles / 7329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 28 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3462.371 miles
  • 5572.146 kilometers
  • 3008.718 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
  • 3453.793 miles
  • 5558.341 kilometers
  • 3001.264 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 Columbus to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Columbus to Kotzebue generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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