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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3026 miles / 4869 kilometers / 2629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4054 miles / 6525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 43 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3025.729 miles
  • 4869.439 kilometers
  • 2629.287 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
  • 3018.496 miles
  • 4857.799 kilometers
  • 2623.002 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 Lincoln to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Kotzebue generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′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