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How far is Nome, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2952 miles / 4751 kilometers / 2565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Nome (OME) is 4970 miles / 7998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 46 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2952.231 miles
  • 4751.156 kilometers
  • 2565.419 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
  • 2942.178 miles
  • 4734.976 kilometers
  • 2556.683 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 Wemindji to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Nome generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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