How far is Nanaimo from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3035 miles / 4885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 17 minutes.
Richmond International 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)- 2435.907 miles
- 3920.213 kilometers
- 2116.746 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- 2430.311 miles
- 3911.206 kilometers
- 2111.882 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 International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Nanaimo?
The time difference between Richmond and Nanaimo is 3 hours. Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
On average, flying from Richmond to Nanaimo generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Nanaimo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Nanaimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCD |
| ICAO Code: | CYCD |
| Coordinates: | 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W |