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How far is Fargo, ND, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers / 2323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Fargo (FAR) is 3586 miles / 5771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 10 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2673.183 miles
  • 4302.071 kilometers
  • 2322.933 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
  • 2665.504 miles
  • 4289.713 kilometers
  • 2316.260 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Hector International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Fargo generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W