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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 Harbour Water Airport) is 1877 miles / 3021 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water 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)
  • 1877.468 miles
  • 3021.491 kilometers
  • 1631.475 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
  • 1872.450 miles
  • 3013.416 kilometers
  • 1627.115 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 Harbour Water Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Nanaimo generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 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 Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 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