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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2749 miles / 4424 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4000 miles / 6438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 49 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Kotzebue

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2748.736 miles
  • 4423.661 kilometers
  • 2388.586 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
  • 2744.936 miles
  • 4417.546 kilometers
  • 2385.284 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 San Luis Obispo to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Kotzebue generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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