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How far is Nome, AK, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3936 miles / 6334 kilometers / 3420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Nome (OME) is 5068 miles / 8156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 26 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3936.032 miles
  • 6334.429 kilometers
  • 3420.318 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
  • 3929.380 miles
  • 6323.724 kilometers
  • 3414.538 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 New Orleans to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Nome generates about 448 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 448 kilograms equals 988 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′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