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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2162 miles / 3479 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3107 miles / 5000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 36 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.540 miles
  • 3478.661 kilometers
  • 1878.327 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
  • 2156.092 miles
  • 3469.893 kilometers
  • 1873.592 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 Lewiston to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Kotzebue generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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