How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3420 miles / 5504 kilometers / 2972 nautical miles.

Distance from Fort Smith to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3420.263 miles
• 5504.380 kilometers
• 2972.127 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

• 3413.531 miles
• 5493.545 kilometers
• 2966.277 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 Smith to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Kotzebue?

The time difference between Fort Smith and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Fort Smith.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Kotzebue generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 849 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Smith to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin	Fort Smith Regional Airport
City:	Fort Smith, AR
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FSM
ICAO Code:	KFSM
Coordinates:	35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″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