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How far is Nanaimo from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2442 miles / 3929 kilometers / 2122 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2986 miles / 4805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 22 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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2122
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Distance from Philadelphia to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2441.664 miles
  • 3929.477 kilometers
  • 2121.748 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
  • 2435.512 miles
  • 3919.576 kilometers
  • 2116.402 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 Philadelphia to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Nanaimo generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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