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How far is Nome, AK, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3777 miles / 6079 kilometers / 3282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Nome (OME) is 4834 miles / 7779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 48 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3777.246 miles
  • 6078.888 kilometers
  • 3282.337 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
  • 3768.794 miles
  • 6065.286 kilometers
  • 3274.992 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 Knoxville to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Nome generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 945 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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