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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2866 miles / 4612 kilometers / 2490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3935 miles / 6333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 18 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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2490
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Distance from Montrose to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2865.927 miles
  • 4612.262 kilometers
  • 2490.422 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
  • 2860.209 miles
  • 4603.060 kilometers
  • 2485.454 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 Montrose to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Montrose to Kotzebue generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montrose to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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