How far is Nome, AK, from Grand Island, NE?
The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3055 miles / 4916 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Nome (OME) is 3995 miles / 6430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 34 minutes.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Grand Island to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Island to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3054.862 miles
- 4916.323 kilometers
- 2654.602 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- 3047.316 miles
- 4904.179 kilometers
- 2648.045 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 Grand Island to Nome?
The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Island and Nome?
The time difference between Grand Island and Nome is 3 hours. Nome is 3 hours behind Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Grand Island to Nome generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Nome Airport (OME).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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 |