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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3382 miles / 5442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 143 hours 51 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sheridan to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2520.077 miles
  • 4055.671 kilometers
  • 2189.887 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
  • 2513.619 miles
  • 4045.278 kilometers
  • 2184.275 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 Sheridan to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Kotzebue generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″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