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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3817 miles / 6143 kilometers / 3317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5109 miles / 8222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 17 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3817.238 miles
  • 6143.249 kilometers
  • 3317.089 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
  • 3808.363 miles
  • 6128.967 kilometers
  • 3309.377 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 Norfolk to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Kotzebue generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 956 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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