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How far is Nome, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3785 miles / 6091 kilometers / 3289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Nome (OME) is 4874 miles / 7844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 9 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Houston to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3784.919 miles
  • 6091.237 kilometers
  • 3289.005 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
  • 3778.857 miles
  • 6081.480 kilometers
  • 3283.737 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 Houston to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Houston to Nome generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 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 Houston to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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