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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3074 miles / 4948 kilometers / 2672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4193 miles / 6748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 36 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Pellston to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3074.474 miles
  • 4947.887 kilometers
  • 2671.645 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
  • 3065.609 miles
  • 4933.619 kilometers
  • 2663.941 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 Pellston to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Pellston to Kotzebue generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pellston to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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