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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Santa Fe, NM?

The distance between Santa Fe (Santa Fe Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3089 miles / 4971 kilometers / 2684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Fe (SAF) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4200 miles / 6760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 57 minutes.

Santa Fe Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Santa Fe to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3088.823 miles
  • 4970.978 kilometers
  • 2684.114 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
  • 3083.344 miles
  • 4962.161 kilometers
  • 2679.353 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 Santa Fe to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Santa Fe Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Santa Fe to Kotzebue generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Fe to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Santa Fe Regional Airport
City: Santa Fe, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAF
ICAO Code: KSAF
Coordinates: 35°37′1″N, 106°5′20″W
Destination 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