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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3304 miles / 5318 kilometers / 2871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4338 miles / 6982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 43 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3304.454 miles
  • 5318.003 kilometers
  • 2871.492 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
  • 3296.405 miles
  • 5305.049 kilometers
  • 2864.497 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 Champaign to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Champaign to Kotzebue generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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