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How far is Nome, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2881 miles / 4637 kilometers / 2504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nome (OME) is 4354 miles / 7007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 36 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Nome Airport

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2881
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4637
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2504
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Distance from Los Angeles to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2881.259 miles
  • 4636.938 kilometers
  • 2503.746 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
  • 2877.145 miles
  • 4630.316 kilometers
  • 2500.171 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 Los Angeles to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Nome generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 706 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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