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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 4192 miles / 6746 kilometers / 3643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5412 miles / 8709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 180 hours 18 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4192.002 miles
  • 6746.373 kilometers
  • 3642.750 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
  • 4185.502 miles
  • 6735.913 kilometers
  • 3637.102 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 Tampa to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Tampa to Kotzebue generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 059 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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