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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers / 2252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3807 miles / 6126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 8 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2591.982 miles
  • 4171.390 kilometers
  • 2252.371 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
  • 2587.834 miles
  • 4164.715 kilometers
  • 2248.766 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 Modesto to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Modesto to Kotzebue generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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