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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2847 miles / 4582 kilometers / 2474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Palmdale (PMD) is 4262 miles / 6859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 31 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2847.144 miles
  • 4582.033 kilometers
  • 2474.100 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
  • 2843.172 miles
  • 4575.642 kilometers
  • 2470.649 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Palmdale generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W