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How far is Nome, AK, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers / 1477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Nome (OME) is 2582 miles / 4156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 134 hours 52 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Nome Airport

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1700
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2736
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1477
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Distance from Fort Smith to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1700.067 miles
  • 2735.993 kilometers
  • 1477.318 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
  • 1693.798 miles
  • 2725.904 kilometers
  • 1471.871 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 Smith to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Nome Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Nome generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Smith to Nome

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″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