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

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3805 miles / 6124 kilometers / 3307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Nome (OME) is 4939 miles / 7948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 10 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3805.451 miles
  • 6124.281 kilometers
  • 3306.847 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
  • 3796.349 miles
  • 6109.631 kilometers
  • 3298.937 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 Roanoke to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Nome generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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