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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3278 miles / 5275 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4342 miles / 6987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 46 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3278.004 miles
  • 5275.436 kilometers
  • 2848.507 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
  • 3270.125 miles
  • 5262.755 kilometers
  • 2841.661 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 Springfield to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Springfield to Kotzebue generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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