How far is Chicago, IL, from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3216 miles / 5175 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Chicago (MDW) is 4228 miles / 6804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 47 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3215.568 miles
- 5174.956 kilometers
- 2794.253 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- 3207.282 miles
- 5161.620 kilometers
- 2787.052 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Chicago?
The time difference between Kotzebue and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Kotzebue.
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Chicago generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |