How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nome, AK?
The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3161 miles / 5087 kilometers / 2747 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Des Moines (DSM) is 4117 miles / 6626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 27 minutes.
Nome Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Nome to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nome to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3161.138 miles
- 5087.358 kilometers
- 2746.954 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- 3153.010 miles
- 5074.278 kilometers
- 2739.891 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 Nome to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nome and Des Moines?
The time difference between Nome and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Nome.
Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Nome to Des Moines generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nome to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |