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How far is Nome, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3807 miles / 6127 kilometers / 3308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Nome (OME) is 4892 miles / 7873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 34 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Nome Airport

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3807
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6127
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3308
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Distance from Houston to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3807.057 miles
  • 6126.864 kilometers
  • 3308.242 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
  • 3801.063 miles
  • 6117.219 kilometers
  • 3303.034 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 Houston to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Houston to Nome generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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