How far is Bismarck, ND, from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 2575 miles / 4143 kilometers / 2237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Bismarck (BIS) is 3401 miles / 5473 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 4 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2574.553 miles
- 4143.342 kilometers
- 2237.226 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- 2567.303 miles
- 4131.673 kilometers
- 2230.925 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 Kotzebue to Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Bismarck?
The time difference between Kotzebue and Bismarck is 3 hours. Bismarck is 3 hours ahead of Kotzebue.
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Bismarck generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |