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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers / 1634 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2892 miles / 4655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 135 hours 30 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1880.303 miles
  • 3026.054 kilometers
  • 1633.938 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
  • 1875.363 miles
  • 3018.104 kilometers
  • 1629.646 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 Kotzebue to Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Bellingham generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Bellingham

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W