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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2522 miles / 4059 kilometers / 2192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3709 miles / 5969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 6 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Elko to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2522.104 miles
  • 4058.934 kilometers
  • 2191.649 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
  • 2516.977 miles
  • 4050.681 kilometers
  • 2187.193 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 Elko to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Elko to Kotzebue generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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