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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2945 miles / 4739 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3910 miles / 6293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 7 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.847 miles
  • 4739.273 kilometers
  • 2559.002 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
  • 2937.420 miles
  • 4727.319 kilometers
  • 2552.548 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 Sioux City to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Kotzebue generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux City to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″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