How far is Nome, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3871 miles / 6230 kilometers / 3364 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Nome (OME) is 5085 miles / 8184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 24 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3871.205 miles
- 6230.100 kilometers
- 3363.985 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- 3861.804 miles
- 6214.971 kilometers
- 3355.816 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 Richmond to Nome?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Nome?
The time difference between Richmond and Nome is 4 hours. Nome is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Richmond to Nome generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nome Airport (OME).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |