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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Minot, ND?

The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2476 miles / 3986 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3289 miles / 5293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 141 hours 42 minutes.

Minot International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Minot to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2476.485 miles
  • 3985.517 kilometers
  • 2152.007 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
  • 2469.237 miles
  • 3973.852 kilometers
  • 2145.709 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 Minot to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Minot to Kotzebue generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minot to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′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