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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2510 miles / 4040 kilometers / 2182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3720 miles / 5987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 25 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2510.464 miles
  • 4040.200 kilometers
  • 2181.534 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
  • 2506.234 miles
  • 4033.393 kilometers
  • 2177.858 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 Sacramento to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Kotzebue generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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