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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 3173 miles / 5107 kilometers / 2758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Kansas City (MCI) is 4160 miles / 6695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 51 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3173.361 miles
  • 5107.029 kilometers
  • 2757.575 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
  • 3166.087 miles
  • 5095.323 kilometers
  • 2751.254 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Kansas City generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W