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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1104 miles / 1776 kilometers / 959 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 1620 miles / 2607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 124 hours 2 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1103.832 miles
  • 1776.446 kilometers
  • 959.204 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
  • 1100.361 miles
  • 1770.860 kilometers
  • 956.188 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 Sitka to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sitka and Kotzebue?

There is no time difference between Sitka and Kotzebue.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sitka to Kotzebue generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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