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How far is Nome, AK, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2678 miles / 4310 kilometers / 2327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Nome (OME) is 5291 miles / 8515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 192 hours 14 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2677.861 miles
  • 4309.600 kilometers
  • 2326.998 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
  • 2667.783 miles
  • 4293.381 kilometers
  • 2318.240 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Nome generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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