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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3386 miles / 5450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 26 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.731 miles
  • 3955.334 kilometers
  • 2135.710 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
  • 2451.929 miles
  • 3945.998 kilometers
  • 2130.668 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 Idaho Falls to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Kotzebue generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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