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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2556 miles / 4114 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3787 miles / 6095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 41 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2556.365 miles
  • 4114.070 kilometers
  • 2221.420 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
  • 2552.339 miles
  • 4107.592 kilometers
  • 2217.922 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 Oakland to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Oakland to Kotzebue generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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