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How far is Nanaimo from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 256 miles / 412 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 325 miles / 523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 17 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Portland to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 256.288 miles
  • 412.455 kilometers
  • 222.708 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
  • 256.278 miles
  • 412.439 kilometers
  • 222.699 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 Portland to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Portland and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Portland to Nanaimo generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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