How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2668 miles / 4294 kilometers / 2318 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3580 miles / 5762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 51 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2667.920 miles
- 4293.602 kilometers
- 2318.359 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- 2661.083 miles
- 4282.598 kilometers
- 2312.418 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 Rapid City to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Kotzebue generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |
| Destination | 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 |