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How far is Nanaimo from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 7414 miles / 11932 kilometers / 6443 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water 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)
  • 7413.972 miles
  • 11931.632 kilometers
  • 6442.566 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
  • 7419.810 miles
  • 11941.026 kilometers
  • 6447.638 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 Harbour Water Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Richmond to Nanaimo generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 014 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 Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 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