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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3306 miles / 5320 kilometers / 2873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Nome (OME) is 4269 miles / 6870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 4 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nome Airport

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3306
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5320
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2873
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Distance from Chicago to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3305.815 miles
  • 5320.194 kilometers
  • 2872.675 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
  • 3297.015 miles
  • 5306.031 kilometers
  • 2865.027 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 Chicago to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Chicago to Nome generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination 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