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How far is Nome, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3425 miles / 5512 kilometers / 2976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Nome (OME) is 4489 miles / 7224 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 3 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Nome Airport

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3425
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5512
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2976
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Distance from Detroit to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3424.762 miles
  • 5511.621 kilometers
  • 2976.037 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
  • 3415.458 miles
  • 5496.647 kilometers
  • 2967.952 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 Detroit to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Detroit to Nome generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 850 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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