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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3564 miles / 5735 kilometers / 3097 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5211 miles / 8387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 35 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Portland to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3563.774 miles
  • 5735.338 kilometers
  • 3096.835 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
  • 3553.619 miles
  • 5718.995 kilometers
  • 3088.010 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 Portland to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Portland to Kotzebue generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 887 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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