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How far is Nome, AK, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3588 miles / 5774 kilometers / 3118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Nome (OME) is 4581 miles / 7372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 4 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Nome Airport

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3588
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Distance from Louisville to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3587.990 miles
  • 5774.311 kilometers
  • 3117.878 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
  • 3579.382 miles
  • 5760.457 kilometers
  • 3110.398 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 Louisville to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Louisville to Nome generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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