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How far is Nanaimo from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2322 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 48 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.408 miles
  • 3737.554 kilometers
  • 2018.118 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
  • 2317.206 miles
  • 3729.182 kilometers
  • 2013.597 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 Roanoke to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Nanaimo generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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