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How far is North Platte, NE, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers / 2523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to North Platte (LBF) is 3935 miles / 6333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 14 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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2903
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4672
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2523
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Distance from Kotzebue to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2902.899 miles
  • 4671.764 kilometers
  • 2522.551 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
  • 2896.065 miles
  • 4660.765 kilometers
  • 2516.612 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 North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to North Platte generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 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 North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

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 North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W