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How far is Nome, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2509 miles / 4037 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Nome (OME) is 3774 miles / 6074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 2 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Nome Airport

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2509
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4037
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2180
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Distance from Sacramento to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2508.623 miles
  • 4037.237 kilometers
  • 2179.933 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
  • 2504.108 miles
  • 4029.971 kilometers
  • 2176.010 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 Sacramento to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Nome generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Nome

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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