How far is Nome, AK, from Longyearbyen?
The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2583 miles / 4158 kilometers / 2245 nautical miles.
Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Nome Airport
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Distance from Longyearbyen to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longyearbyen to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2583.381 miles
- 4157.549 kilometers
- 2244.897 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- 2573.084 miles
- 4140.977 kilometers
- 2235.949 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 Longyearbyen to Nome?
The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Nome?
The time difference between Longyearbyen and Nome is 10 hours. Nome is 10 hours behind Longyearbyen.
Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Nome generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Nome Airport (OME).
Airport information
| Origin | Svalbard Airport, Longyear |
|---|---|
| City: | Longyearbyen |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | LYR |
| ICAO Code: | ENSB |
| Coordinates: | 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E |
| Destination | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |