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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers / 2549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 3886 miles / 6254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 39 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2932.767 miles
  • 4719.832 kilometers
  • 2548.505 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
  • 2926.654 miles
  • 4709.994 kilometers
  • 2543.193 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Colorado Springs generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W