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How far is Nanaimo from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 2536 miles / 4082 kilometers / 2204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 3212 miles / 5169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 13 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – 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)
  • 2536.312 miles
  • 4081.799 kilometers
  • 2203.995 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
  • 2529.223 miles
  • 4070.389 kilometers
  • 2197.834 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 Harbour Water Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

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

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 Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 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