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How far is Nanaimo from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1467 miles / 2361 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 1852 miles / 2980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 6 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1275
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Distance from Minneapolis to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1467.086 miles
  • 2361.045 kilometers
  • 1274.862 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
  • 1463.003 miles
  • 2354.475 kilometers
  • 1271.315 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 Minneapolis to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Nanaimo generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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