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How far is Richmond, VA, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3871 miles / 6230 kilometers / 3364 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Richmond (RIC) is 5081 miles / 8177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 24 minutes.

Nome Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Nome to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3871.205 miles
  • 6230.100 kilometers
  • 3363.985 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
  • 3861.804 miles
  • 6214.971 kilometers
  • 3355.816 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Nome to Richmond generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 971 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W