How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3751 miles / 6036 kilometers / 3259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5031 miles / 8097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 46 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3750.651 miles
- 6036.088 kilometers
- 3259.227 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- 3741.801 miles
- 6021.845 kilometers
- 3251.536 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 Richmond to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Richmond and Kotzebue is 4 hours. Kotzebue is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Richmond to Kotzebue generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |