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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3406 miles / 5481 kilometers / 2960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4725 miles / 7604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 11 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3405.884 miles
  • 5481.238 kilometers
  • 2959.632 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
  • 3396.465 miles
  • 5466.081 kilometers
  • 2951.448 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 Rochester to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Rochester to Kotzebue generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 845 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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