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How far is Nome, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3141 miles / 5055 kilometers / 2729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Nome (OME) is 4087 miles / 6578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 45 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Nome Airport

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3141
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2729
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Distance from Waterloo to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3140.824 miles
  • 5054.666 kilometers
  • 2729.301 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
  • 3132.461 miles
  • 5041.207 kilometers
  • 2722.034 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 Waterloo to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Nome generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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