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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3558 miles / 5725 kilometers / 3091 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4638 miles / 7464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 19 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3557.530 miles
  • 5725.290 kilometers
  • 3091.409 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
  • 3550.371 miles
  • 5713.769 kilometers
  • 3085.188 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 Memphis to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Memphis to Kotzebue generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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