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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2823 miles / 4543 kilometers / 2453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3770 miles / 6067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 149 hours 53 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Brookings to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2822.602 miles
  • 4542.538 kilometers
  • 2452.774 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
  • 2815.069 miles
  • 4530.414 kilometers
  • 2446.228 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 Brookings to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Brookings to Kotzebue generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″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