How far is Grand Island, NE, from Nome, AK?
The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 3055 miles / 4916 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Grand Island (GRI) is 3992 miles / 6424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 42 minutes.
Nome Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Nome to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nome to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3054.862 miles
- 4916.323 kilometers
- 2654.602 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- 3047.316 miles
- 4904.179 kilometers
- 2648.045 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 Nome to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nome and Grand Island?
The time difference between Nome and Grand Island is 3 hours. Grand Island is 3 hours ahead of Nome.
Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Nome to Grand Island generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nome to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |
| Destination | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |