How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 741 miles / 1193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 28 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 441.029 miles
- 709.767 kilometers
- 383.244 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- 439.359 miles
- 707.080 kilometers
- 381.793 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 Fairbanks to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Kotzebue generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |