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How far is Kearney, NE, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 2972 miles / 4783 kilometers / 2583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Kearney (EAR) is 4031 miles / 6488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 51 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Kearney Regional Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Kearney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2971.949 miles
  • 4782.888 kilometers
  • 2582.553 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
  • 2964.974 miles
  • 4771.663 kilometers
  • 2576.492 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 Kearney?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Kearney generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 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 Kearney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).

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 Kearney Regional Airport
City: Kearney, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAR
ICAO Code: KEAR
Coordinates: 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W