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How far is Nome, AK, from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers / 1542 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Nome (OME) is 2932 miles / 4719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 136 hours 33 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1774.010 miles
  • 2854.992 kilometers
  • 1541.572 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
  • 1767.575 miles
  • 2844.636 kilometers
  • 1535.981 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 Chipewyan to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Nome Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Nome generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Chipewyan to Nome

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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