How far is Helena, MT, from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 2280 miles / 3670 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Helena (HLN) is 3121 miles / 5023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 11 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2280.429 miles
- 3669.995 kilometers
- 1981.639 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- 2274.414 miles
- 3660.315 kilometers
- 1976.412 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 Helena?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Helena?
The time difference between Kotzebue and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours ahead of Kotzebue.
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Helena generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |
| Destination | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |