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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3536 miles / 5691 kilometers / 3073 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4794 miles / 7715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 12 minutes.

University Park Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from State College to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3535.962 miles
  • 5690.579 kilometers
  • 3072.667 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
  • 3526.762 miles
  • 5675.774 kilometers
  • 3064.673 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 State College to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from State College to Kotzebue generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 880 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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