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How far is Nanaimo from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1874 miles / 3016 kilometers / 1629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2292 miles / 3689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 27 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1874.068 miles
  • 3016.020 kilometers
  • 1628.520 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
  • 1869.055 miles
  • 3007.952 kilometers
  • 1624.164 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 Rapids to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Nanaimo generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Rapids to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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