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How far is Nanaimo from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 7318 miles / 11778 kilometers / 6360 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7318.402 miles
  • 11777.827 kilometers
  • 6359.518 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
  • 7327.946 miles
  • 11793.187 kilometers
  • 6367.811 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 Brisbane to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Nanaimo generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E
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