How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3216 miles / 5175 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4233 miles / 6812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 53 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3215.568 miles
- 5174.956 kilometers
- 2794.253 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- 3207.282 miles
- 5161.620 kilometers
- 2787.052 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 Chicago to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Chicago and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kotzebue generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |