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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1284 miles / 2067 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 1735 miles / 2792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 26 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1284.081 miles
  • 2066.528 kilometers
  • 1115.836 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
  • 1280.155 miles
  • 2060.209 kilometers
  • 1112.424 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 Ketchikan to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Kotzebue?

There is no time difference between Ketchikan and Kotzebue.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Kotzebue generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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