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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3259 miles / 5245 kilometers / 2832 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4318 miles / 6949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 32 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3258.891 miles
  • 5244.677 kilometers
  • 2831.899 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
  • 3250.463 miles
  • 5231.113 kilometers
  • 2824.575 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 South Bend to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from South Bend to Kotzebue generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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