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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 7715 miles / 12415 kilometers / 6704 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7714.601 miles
  • 12415.447 kilometers
  • 6703.805 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
  • 7732.374 miles
  • 12444.050 kilometers
  • 6719.250 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 Melbourne to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 15 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kotzebue generates about 957 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 957 kilograms equals 2 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
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