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How far is Seattle, WA, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Seattle (SEA) is 2992 miles / 4815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 29 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.928 miles
  • 3160.635 kilometers
  • 1706.606 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
  • 1959.009 miles
  • 3152.719 kilometers
  • 1702.332 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Seattle generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W