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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3321 miles / 5345 kilometers / 2886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Chicago (MDW) is 4282 miles / 6891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 25 minutes.

Nome Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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3321
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5345
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2886
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Distance from Nome to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3321.220 miles
  • 5344.986 kilometers
  • 2886.062 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
  • 3312.421 miles
  • 5330.825 kilometers
  • 2878.415 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Nome to Chicago generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 822 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W