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How far is Nome, AK, from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers / 2639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Nome (OME) is 4798 miles / 7722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 22 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Waskaganish to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3036.893 miles
  • 4887.405 kilometers
  • 2638.988 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
  • 3026.798 miles
  • 4871.159 kilometers
  • 2630.215 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 Waskaganish to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Nome generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waskaganish to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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