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How far is Nanaimo from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2535 miles / 4079 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3211 miles / 5167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 8 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Nanaimo Airport

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4079
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2203
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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)
  • 2534.702 miles
  • 4079.207 kilometers
  • 2202.595 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
  • 2527.618 miles
  • 4067.807 kilometers
  • 2196.440 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 Jetport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Portland to Nanaimo generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 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 Jetport (PWM) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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