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How far is Nome, AK, from Sault Ste Marie?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3151 miles / 5071 kilometers / 2738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Nome (OME) is 4241 miles / 6825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 51 minutes.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3151.062 miles
  • 5071.143 kilometers
  • 2738.198 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
  • 3141.607 miles
  • 5055.926 kilometers
  • 2729.982 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 Sault Ste Marie to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Nome generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sault Ste Marie to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″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