How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3200 miles / 5150 kilometers / 2781 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4215 miles / 6783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3200.128 miles
- 5150.108 kilometers
- 2780.836 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- 3191.840 miles
- 5136.768 kilometers
- 2773.633 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 Chicago to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Chicago and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kotzebue generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |