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How far is Nanaimo from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 2182 miles / 3512 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 45 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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2182
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3512
Kilometers
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1897
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Distance from Buffalo to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2182.457 miles
  • 3512.324 kilometers
  • 1896.503 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
  • 2176.517 miles
  • 3502.765 kilometers
  • 1891.342 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 Buffalo to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Nanaimo generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W