How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2963 miles / 4768 kilometers / 2575 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3910 miles / 6293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 59 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2962.974 miles
- 4768.444 kilometers
- 2574.754 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- 2955.008 miles
- 4755.625 kilometers
- 2567.832 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 Rochester to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Rochester and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Rochester to Kotzebue generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |