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How far is Nanaimo from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2214 miles / 3563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 59 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.514 miles
  • 2887.991 kilometers
  • 1559.390 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
  • 1789.900 miles
  • 2880.565 kilometers
  • 1555.381 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 Chicago to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Nanaimo generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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