How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2724 miles / 4383 kilometers / 2367 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3601 miles / 5796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 33 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2723.667 miles
- 4383.317 kilometers
- 2366.802 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- 2716.502 miles
- 4371.787 kilometers
- 2360.576 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 Pierre to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Pierre and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Pierre to Kotzebue generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |
| Destination | 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 |