How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3301 miles / 5312 kilometers / 2868 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4332 miles / 6971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 41 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3300.635 miles
- 5311.858 kilometers
- 2868.174 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- 3292.671 miles
- 5299.041 kilometers
- 2861.253 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 Decatur to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Decatur and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Decatur to Kotzebue generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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 |