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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3173 miles / 5107 kilometers / 2758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4162 miles / 6698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 44 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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2758
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Distance from Kansas City to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3173.361 miles
  • 5107.029 kilometers
  • 2757.575 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
  • 3166.087 miles
  • 5095.323 kilometers
  • 2751.254 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 Kansas City to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Kotzebue generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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