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How far is Nome, AK, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Nome (OME) is 2356 miles / 3792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 28 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Nome Airport

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1409
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2268
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1225
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Distance from Sandspit to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.351 miles
  • 2268.131 kilometers
  • 1224.693 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
  • 1405.118 miles
  • 2261.319 kilometers
  • 1221.015 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 Sandspit to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Nome Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Nome generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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