How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2580 miles / 4152 kilometers / 2242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3501 miles / 5634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 32 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2579.764 miles
- 4151.727 kilometers
- 2241.754 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- 2573.601 miles
- 4141.809 kilometers
- 2236.398 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 Riverton to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Riverton and Kotzebue is 2 hours. Kotzebue is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Riverton to Kotzebue generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riverton to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″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 |