How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3211 miles / 5168 kilometers / 2791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4293 miles / 6909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 55 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3211.461 miles
- 5168.345 kilometers
- 2790.683 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- 3202.847 miles
- 5154.483 kilometers
- 2783.198 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 Rapids to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Kotzebue generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 793 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 Rapids to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |