How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Liberal, KS?
The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3139 miles / 5052 kilometers / 2728 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4194 miles / 6750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 43 minutes.
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Liberal to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liberal to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3138.886 miles
- 5051.547 kilometers
- 2727.617 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- 3132.608 miles
- 5041.443 kilometers
- 2722.162 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 Liberal to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Liberal and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Liberal and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Liberal.
Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Liberal to Kotzebue generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liberal, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBL |
| ICAO Code: | KLBL |
| Coordinates: | 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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 |