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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers / 2323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3588 miles / 5774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 0 minutes.

Hector International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Fargo to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2673.183 miles
  • 4302.071 kilometers
  • 2322.933 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
  • 2665.504 miles
  • 4289.713 kilometers
  • 2316.260 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 Fargo to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Fargo to Kotzebue generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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