How far is Nome, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Nome (OME) is 795 miles / 1279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 520.808 miles
• 838.159 kilometers
• 452.570 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

• 518.803 miles
• 834.932 kilometers
• 450.827 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 Fairbanks to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Nome Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Nome?

There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Nome.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Nome generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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