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How far is Nome, AK, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1030 miles / 1658 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Nome (OME) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 2 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1030.110 miles
  • 1657.801 kilometers
  • 895.141 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
  • 1026.451 miles
  • 1651.913 kilometers
  • 891.962 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 Skagway to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Nome Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Skagway and Nome?

There is no time difference between Skagway and Nome.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Skagway to Nome generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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