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How far is Nanaimo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 2379 miles / 3828 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 2919 miles / 4698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 19 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2378.592 miles
  • 3827.972 kilometers
  • 2066.940 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
  • 2372.836 miles
  • 3818.709 kilometers
  • 2061.938 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 Washington D.C. to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nanaimo generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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