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How far is Durango, CO, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 2952 miles / 4750 kilometers / 2565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Durango (DRO) is 4007 miles / 6449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 11 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2951.782 miles
  • 4750.432 kilometers
  • 2565.028 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
  • 2946.244 miles
  • 4741.521 kilometers
  • 2560.216 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Durango generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W