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How far is Nome, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2643 miles / 4254 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Nome (OME) is 6494 miles / 10451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 234 hours 35 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Nome Airport

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2643
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4254
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2297
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Distance from Iqaluit to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.388 miles
  • 4254.121 kilometers
  • 2297.042 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
  • 2633.283 miles
  • 4237.858 kilometers
  • 2288.260 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 Iqaluit to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Nome generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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