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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 3338 miles / 5372 kilometers / 2900 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 4392 miles / 7069 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 21 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Kotzebue to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3337.771 miles
  • 5371.621 kilometers
  • 2900.444 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
  • 3332.695 miles
  • 5363.452 kilometers
  • 2896.032 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Carlsbad generates about 375 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 375 kilograms equals 826 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W