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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3699 miles / 5953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 18 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Reno to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2504.387 miles
  • 4030.420 kilometers
  • 2176.253 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
  • 2499.854 miles
  • 4023.126 kilometers
  • 2172.314 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 Reno to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Reno to Kotzebue generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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