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How far is Nome, AK, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3062 miles / 4928 kilometers / 2661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Nome (OME) is 3964 miles / 6380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 37 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Nome Airport

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3062
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4928
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2661
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Distance from Rochester to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3062.229 miles
  • 4928.180 kilometers
  • 2661.004 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
  • 3053.770 miles
  • 4914.566 kilometers
  • 2653.653 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 Rochester to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Rochester to Nome generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Nome

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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