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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Jamestown, ND?

The distance between Jamestown (Jamestown Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2622 miles / 4220 kilometers / 2278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jamestown (JMS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3496 miles / 5626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 145 hours 23 minutes.

Jamestown Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Jamestown to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2621.986 miles
  • 4219.678 kilometers
  • 2278.444 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
  • 2614.506 miles
  • 4207.639 kilometers
  • 2271.944 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 Jamestown to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Jamestown Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Jamestown to Kotzebue generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jamestown to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Jamestown Regional Airport
City: Jamestown, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JMS
ICAO Code: KJMS
Coordinates: 46°55′46″N, 98°40′41″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