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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3674 miles / 5912 kilometers / 3192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4780 miles / 7692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 10 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3673.717 miles
  • 5912.275 kilometers
  • 3192.373 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
  • 3665.798 miles
  • 5899.531 kilometers
  • 3185.492 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 Knoxville to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Kotzebue generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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