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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2998 miles / 4825 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3972 miles / 6393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 7 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from La Crosse to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2998.423 miles
  • 4825.494 kilometers
  • 2605.558 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
  • 2990.329 miles
  • 4812.468 kilometers
  • 2598.525 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 La Crosse to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Kotzebue generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Crosse to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin La Crosse Regional Airport
City: La Crosse, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LSE
ICAO Code: KLSE
Coordinates: 43°52′44″N, 91°15′24″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