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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers / 2247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3812 miles / 6135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 11 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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2586
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4161
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2247
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Distance from San Jose to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2585.565 miles
  • 4161.063 kilometers
  • 2246.794 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
  • 2581.561 miles
  • 4154.619 kilometers
  • 2243.315 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 San Jose to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Kotzebue generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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