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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3810 miles / 6132 kilometers / 3311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5011 miles / 8064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 50 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3809.956 miles
  • 6131.529 kilometers
  • 3310.761 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
  • 3801.493 miles
  • 6117.910 kilometers
  • 3303.407 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 Raleigh to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kotzebue generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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