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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3144 miles / 5059 kilometers / 2732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4158 miles / 6692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 20 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3143.614 miles
  • 5059.156 kilometers
  • 2731.726 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
  • 3135.240 miles
  • 5045.680 kilometers
  • 2724.449 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 Milwaukee to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Kotzebue generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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