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How far is Nanaimo from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1222 miles / 1966 kilometers / 1062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 1658 miles / 2668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 52 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1222
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1966
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Distance from Grand Forks to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1221.789 miles
  • 1966.279 kilometers
  • 1061.706 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
  • 1218.144 miles
  • 1960.413 kilometers
  • 1058.538 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 Grand Forks to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Nanaimo generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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