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How far is Elko, NV, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 2522 miles / 4059 kilometers / 2192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Elko (EKO) is 3715 miles / 5978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 11 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2522.104 miles
  • 4058.934 kilometers
  • 2191.649 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
  • 2516.977 miles
  • 4050.681 kilometers
  • 2187.193 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Elko generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W