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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers / 1634 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2892 miles / 4655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 135 hours 30 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1880.303 miles
  • 3026.054 kilometers
  • 1633.938 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
  • 1875.363 miles
  • 3018.104 kilometers
  • 1629.646 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 Bellingham to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Kotzebue generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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