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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3324 miles / 5350 kilometers / 2889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 4344 miles / 6991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 38 minutes.

Nome Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Nome to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3324.039 miles
  • 5349.523 kilometers
  • 2888.511 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
  • 3314.907 miles
  • 5334.826 kilometers
  • 2880.576 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Nome to Grand Rapids generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 823 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W