How far is Nome, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3161 miles / 5087 kilometers / 2747 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Nome (OME) is 4158 miles / 6692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 17 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3161.138 miles
- 5087.358 kilometers
- 2746.954 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- 3153.010 miles
- 5074.278 kilometers
- 2739.891 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 Des Moines to Nome?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nome?
The time difference between Des Moines and Nome is 3 hours. Nome is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Nome generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nome Airport (OME).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |