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How far is Nanaimo from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2410 miles / 3879 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3040 miles / 4893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 39 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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2410
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3879
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2094
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Distance from Columbia to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2410.301 miles
  • 3879.004 kilometers
  • 2094.495 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
  • 2405.801 miles
  • 3871.762 kilometers
  • 2090.584 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 Columbia to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Columbia to Nanaimo generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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