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How far is Nome, AK, from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2802 miles / 4509 kilometers / 2435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Nome (OME) is 5341 miles / 8595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 199 hours 55 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Nome Airport

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2802
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4509
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2435
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2801.690 miles
  • 4508.883 kilometers
  • 2434.602 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
  • 2791.287 miles
  • 4492.141 kilometers
  • 2425.562 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 Kangirsuk to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Nome generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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