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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3735 miles / 6011 kilometers / 3246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4867 miles / 7832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 31 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3734.968 miles
  • 6010.848 kilometers
  • 3245.599 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
  • 3727.727 miles
  • 5999.194 kilometers
  • 3239.306 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 Birmingham to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Kotzebue generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 934 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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