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

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

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Houston (IAH) is 4880 miles / 7854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 20 minutes.

Nome Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Nome to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nome to Houston. 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 Nome to Houston?

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

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

On average, flying from Nome to Houston 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 Nome to Houston

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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