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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3663 miles / 5895 kilometers / 3183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4987 miles / 8025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 49 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3662.969 miles
  • 5894.977 kilometers
  • 3183.033 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
  • 3653.618 miles
  • 5879.929 kilometers
  • 3174.907 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 Philadelphia to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Kotzebue generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 914 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W
Destination 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