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How far is Nanaimo from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 2415 miles / 3887 kilometers / 2099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 3042 miles / 4895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 44 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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2099
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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)
  • 2415.371 miles
  • 3887.162 kilometers
  • 2098.900 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
  • 2410.871 miles
  • 3879.921 kilometers
  • 2094.990 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 Harbour Water Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Nanaimo generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 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 Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 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