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How far is Nome, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3324 miles / 5350 kilometers / 2889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nome (OME) is 4347 miles / 6996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 32 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3324.039 miles
  • 5349.523 kilometers
  • 2888.511 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
  • 3314.907 miles
  • 5334.826 kilometers
  • 2880.576 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 Rapids to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Nome generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 823 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 Rapids to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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