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How far is Nome, AK, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers / 2596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Nome (OME) is 4400 miles / 7081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 29 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2987.978 miles
  • 4808.684 kilometers
  • 2596.482 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
  • 2983.953 miles
  • 4802.207 kilometers
  • 2592.985 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 San Diego to Nome?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from San Diego to Nome generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination 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