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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2552 miles / 4107 kilometers / 2217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to San Francisco (SFO) is 3849 miles / 6194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 30 minutes.

Nome Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2217
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Distance from Nome to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2551.740 miles
  • 4106.627 kilometers
  • 2217.401 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
  • 2547.475 miles
  • 4099.763 kilometers
  • 2213.695 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 San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Nome to San Francisco generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 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 San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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 San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W