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How far is Nome, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3515 miles / 5657 kilometers / 3054 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Nome (OME) is 4727 miles / 7607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 45 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3514.814 miles
  • 5656.545 kilometers
  • 3054.290 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
  • 3504.975 miles
  • 5640.711 kilometers
  • 3045.740 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 Buffalo to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Nome generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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