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How far is Fort Nelson from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1433 miles / 2306 kilometers / 1245 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 42 minutes.

Nome Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1433
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1245
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Distance from Nome to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1432.771 miles
  • 2305.822 kilometers
  • 1245.044 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
  • 1427.625 miles
  • 2297.539 kilometers
  • 1240.572 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Nome to Fort Nelson generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W