How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers / 2875 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4435 miles / 7137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 25 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3308.893 miles
- 5325.148 kilometers
- 2875.350 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- 3300.116 miles
- 5311.021 kilometers
- 2867.722 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 Detroit to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Detroit and Kotzebue is 4 hours. Kotzebue is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Detroit to Kotzebue generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |