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How far is Montrose, CO, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 2866 miles / 4612 kilometers / 2490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Montrose (MTJ) is 3941 miles / 6342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 23 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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2490
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Distance from Kotzebue to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2865.927 miles
  • 4612.262 kilometers
  • 2490.422 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
  • 2860.209 miles
  • 4603.060 kilometers
  • 2485.454 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Montrose generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 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 Montrose

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

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W