How far is Nome, AK, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1370 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Nome (OME) is 2223 miles / 3578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Fort Simpson to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1369.610 miles
• 2204.173 kilometers
• 1190.158 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

• 1364.469 miles
• 2195.900 kilometers
• 1185.691 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 Fort Simpson to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Nome Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Nome?

The time difference between Fort Simpson and Nome is 2 hours. Nome is 2 hours behind Fort Simpson.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Nome generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin	Fort Simpson Airport
City:	Fort Simpson
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YFS
ICAO Code:	CYFS
Coordinates:	61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W

Destination	Nome Airport
City:	Nome, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	OME
ICAO Code:	PAOM
Coordinates:	64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W