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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2992 miles / 4815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 31 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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1964
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3161
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1707
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Distance from Seattle to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.928 miles
  • 3160.635 kilometers
  • 1706.606 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
  • 1959.009 miles
  • 3152.719 kilometers
  • 1702.332 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 Seattle to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Kotzebue generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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