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How far is Springfield, IL, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 3278 miles / 5275 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Springfield (SPI) is 4337 miles / 6979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 40 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3278.004 miles
  • 5275.436 kilometers
  • 2848.507 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
  • 3270.125 miles
  • 5262.755 kilometers
  • 2841.661 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Springfield generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W