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How far is Nanaimo from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 558 miles / 897 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 14 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Arcata to Nanaimo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arcata to Nanaimo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.680 miles
  • 897.499 kilometers
  • 484.611 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
  • 557.995 miles
  • 898.007 kilometers
  • 484.885 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 Arcata to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arcata and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Arcata and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Arcata to Nanaimo generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arcata to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W
Destination Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W