How far is Nome, AK, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3706 miles / 5964 kilometers / 3220 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Nome (OME) is 5265 miles / 8474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 13 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Portland to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3705.563 miles
- 5963.525 kilometers
- 3220.046 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- 3694.852 miles
- 5946.289 kilometers
- 3210.739 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 Portland to Nome?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Nome?
The time difference between Portland and Nome is 4 hours. Nome is 4 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Portland to Nome generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Nome Airport (OME).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |
| Destination | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |