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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 3261 miles / 5248 kilometers / 2834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Bloomington (BMI) is 4278 miles / 6885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 40 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3261.217 miles
  • 5248.420 kilometers
  • 2833.920 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
  • 3253.186 miles
  • 5235.495 kilometers
  • 2826.941 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 Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Bloomington generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 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 Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

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 Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″W