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How far is Nanaimo from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 7416 miles / 11934 kilometers / 6444 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7415.708 miles
  • 11934.425 kilometers
  • 6444.074 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
  • 7421.505 miles
  • 11943.754 kilometers
  • 6449.111 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 Richmond to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Richmond to Nanaimo generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 015 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
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