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How far is Nome, AK, from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Nome (OME) is 3755 miles / 6043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 13 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Red Lake to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.685 miles
  • 4246.552 kilometers
  • 2292.954 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
  • 2630.122 miles
  • 4232.771 kilometers
  • 2285.514 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 Red Lake to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Nome generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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