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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 3931 miles / 6327 kilometers / 3416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Wilmington (ILM) is 5146 miles / 8281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 21 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3931.284 miles
  • 6326.788 kilometers
  • 3416.192 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
  • 3922.998 miles
  • 6313.453 kilometers
  • 3408.992 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 7 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Wilmington generates about 448 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 448 kilograms equals 987 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 Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W