Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Kotzebue, AK (OTZ)
Flight distance from Richmond to Kotzebue (Richmond International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3751 miles / 6036 kilometers / 3259 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 7 hours 36 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5032 miles / 8099 kilometers and travel time by car is about 162 hours 28 minutes.
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Richmond - Kotzebue
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Kotzebue.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
How far is Kotzebue from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Kotzebue. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3750.651 miles
- 6036.088 kilometers
- 3259.227 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 3741.801 miles
- 6021.845 kilometers
- 3251.536 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).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Richmond and Kotzebue is 4 hours. Kotzebue is 4 hours behind Richmond.
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Richmond, VA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 425 kg (938 pounds).
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Richmond (RIC) → Kotzebue (OTZ).
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