How far is Detroit, MI, from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers / 2875 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Detroit (DTW) is 4488 miles / 7223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 33 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3308.893 miles
- 5325.148 kilometers
- 2875.350 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- 3300.116 miles
- 5311.021 kilometers
- 2867.722 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Detroit?
The time difference between Kotzebue and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Kotzebue.
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Detroit generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 819 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |