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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2207 miles / 3552 kilometers / 1918 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3075 miles / 4949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 11 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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2207
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3552
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1918
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Distance from Missoula to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2206.806 miles
  • 3551.511 kilometers
  • 1917.662 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
  • 2201.009 miles
  • 3542.181 kilometers
  • 1912.625 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 Missoula to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Missoula to Kotzebue generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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