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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2996 miles / 4821 kilometers / 2603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4024 miles / 6476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 31 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2995.835 miles
  • 4821.329 kilometers
  • 2603.309 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
  • 2988.158 miles
  • 4808.975 kilometers
  • 2596.639 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 Fort Dodge to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Kotzebue generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Dodge to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″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