How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3229 miles / 5196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 58 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Williston to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2409.329 miles
- 3877.440 kilometers
- 2093.650 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- 2402.348 miles
- 3866.205 kilometers
- 2087.584 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 Williston to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Williston and Kotzebue is 2 hours. Kotzebue is 2 hours behind Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Williston to Kotzebue generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |
| Destination | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |