How far is Rochester, MN, from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2963 miles / 4768 kilometers / 2575 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Rochester (RST) is 3909 miles / 6291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 4 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2962.974 miles
- 4768.444 kilometers
- 2574.754 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- 2955.008 miles
- 4755.625 kilometers
- 2567.832 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Rochester International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Rochester generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |