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How far is Portland, ME, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 3706 miles / 5964 kilometers / 3220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Portland (PWM) is 5265 miles / 8474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 18 minutes.

Nome Airport – Portland International Jetport

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3706
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Distance from Nome to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3705.563 miles
  • 5963.525 kilometers
  • 3220.046 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
  • 3694.852 miles
  • 5946.289 kilometers
  • 3210.739 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Portland International Jetport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Nome to Portland generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W