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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2887 miles / 4646 kilometers / 2509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3832 miles / 6167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 22 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2887.162 miles
  • 4646.436 kilometers
  • 2508.875 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
  • 2879.207 miles
  • 4633.635 kilometers
  • 2501.963 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 Minneapolis to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Kotzebue generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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