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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1310 miles / 2109 kilometers / 1139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1789 miles / 2879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 3 minutes.

Nome Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1310
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2109
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1139
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Distance from Nome to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1310.318 miles
  • 2108.752 kilometers
  • 1138.635 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
  • 1306.103 miles
  • 2101.969 kilometers
  • 1134.972 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nome and Ketchikan?

There is no time difference between Nome and Ketchikan.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Nome to Ketchikan generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 369 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 Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

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 Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W