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How far is Nome, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2949 miles / 4745 kilometers / 2562 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Nome

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Nome. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2948.631 miles
  • 4745.362 kilometers
  • 2562.290 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
  • 2937.336 miles
  • 4727.185 kilometers
  • 2552.475 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 Nuuk to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Nome generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W
Destination Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W