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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2812 miles / 4526 kilometers / 2444 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3879 miles / 6242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 57 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2812.380 miles
  • 4526.087 kilometers
  • 2443.892 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
  • 2806.652 miles
  • 4516.868 kilometers
  • 2438.914 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 Junction to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Kotzebue generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 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 Junction to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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