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How far is Nome, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3925 miles / 6317 kilometers / 3411 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Nome (OME) is 5064 miles / 8150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 28 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Nome Airport

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6317
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3411
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Distance from Raleigh to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3925.068 miles
  • 6316.785 kilometers
  • 3410.791 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
  • 3916.056 miles
  • 6302.281 kilometers
  • 3402.959 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 Raleigh to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Nome generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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