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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 877 miles / 1412 kilometers / 762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 50 minutes.

Nome Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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877
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1412
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762
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Distance from Nome to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 877.425 miles
  • 1412.079 kilometers
  • 762.461 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
  • 874.047 miles
  • 1406.642 kilometers
  • 759.526 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 Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Nome to Fort Mcpherson generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 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 Mcpherson

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

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 McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W