How far is Nome, AK, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2552 miles / 4107 kilometers / 2217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Nome (OME) is 3849 miles / 6194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 31 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Nome. 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 San Francisco to Nome?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Nome?
The time difference between San Francisco and Nome is 1 hour. Nome is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Nome 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 San Francisco to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nome Airport (OME).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |