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How far is Nome, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3391 miles / 5457 kilometers / 2946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Nome (OME) is 5949 miles / 9574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 198 hours 35 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Nome Airport

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3391
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5457
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2946
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Distance from Goose Bay to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3390.690 miles
  • 5456.786 kilometers
  • 2946.429 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
  • 3379.003 miles
  • 5437.979 kilometers
  • 2936.274 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 Goose Bay to Nome?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Nome generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 841 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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