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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2952 miles / 4750 kilometers / 2565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4001 miles / 6439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 6 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Durango to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2951.782 miles
  • 4750.432 kilometers
  • 2565.028 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
  • 2946.244 miles
  • 4741.521 kilometers
  • 2560.216 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 Durango to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Durango to Kotzebue generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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