How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3070 miles / 4940 kilometers / 2668 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4104 miles / 6605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 39 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3069.836 miles
- 4940.422 kilometers
- 2667.614 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- 3062.198 miles
- 4928.130 kilometers
- 2660.978 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 Des Moines to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kotzebue generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |