How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2606 miles / 4193 kilometers / 2264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3492 miles / 5620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 145 hours 59 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2605.509 miles
- 4193.160 kilometers
- 2264.125 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- 2597.831 miles
- 4180.804 kilometers
- 2257.454 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 Grand Forks to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Kotzebue generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |