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How far is Nome, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2037.817 miles
  • 3279.549 kilometers
  • 1770.815 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
  • 2029.800 miles
  • 3266.646 kilometers
  • 1763.848 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 Qaanaaq to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Nome Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Nome generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″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