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How far is Nome, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3783 miles / 6088 kilometers / 3287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Nome (OME) is 4973 miles / 8003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 18 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3782.776 miles
  • 6087.788 kilometers
  • 3287.142 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
  • 3773.203 miles
  • 6072.382 kilometers
  • 3278.824 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 Washington D.C. to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nome generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 947 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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