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How far is Sandspit from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2356 miles / 3791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 27 minutes.

Nome Airport – Sandspit Airport

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1409
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2268
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1225
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Distance from Nome to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.351 miles
  • 2268.131 kilometers
  • 1224.693 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
  • 1405.118 miles
  • 2261.319 kilometers
  • 1221.015 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Nome to Sandspit generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W