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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 3179 miles / 5117 kilometers / 2763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Tucson (TUS) is 4384 miles / 7055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 20 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3179.447 miles
  • 5116.823 kilometers
  • 2762.864 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
  • 3175.166 miles
  • 5109.935 kilometers
  • 2759.144 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Tucson International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Tucson generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W