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How far is Nome, AK, from Churchill?

The distance between Churchill (Churchill Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2257 miles / 3633 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Churchill (YYQ) to Nome (OME) is 3665 miles / 5898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 52 minutes.

Churchill Airport – Nome Airport

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2257
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Distance from Churchill to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.249 miles
  • 3632.690 kilometers
  • 1961.495 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
  • 2249.002 miles
  • 3619.418 kilometers
  • 1954.329 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 Churchill to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Churchill Airport to Nome Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Churchill to Nome generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Churchill to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″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