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How far is Williston, ND, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Williston (XWA) is 3230 miles / 5198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 141 hours 2 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2409.329 miles
  • 3877.440 kilometers
  • 2093.650 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
  • 2402.348 miles
  • 3866.205 kilometers
  • 2087.584 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Williston generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 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 Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W