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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 2945 miles / 4739 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Sioux City (SUX) is 3907 miles / 6288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 15 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.847 miles
  • 4739.273 kilometers
  • 2559.002 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
  • 2937.420 miles
  • 4727.319 kilometers
  • 2552.548 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 Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Sioux City generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 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 Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

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 Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W