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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3390 miles / 5456 kilometers / 2946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4452 miles / 7165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 54 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Wichita Falls to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3390.372 miles
  • 5456.276 kilometers
  • 2946.153 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
  • 3384.332 miles
  • 5446.554 kilometers
  • 2940.904 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 Wichita Falls to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Kotzebue generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 841 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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