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How far is Nanaimo from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 142 miles / 228 kilometers / 123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 203 miles / 326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 34 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 141.691 miles
  • 228.030 kilometers
  • 123.126 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
  • 141.570 miles
  • 227.834 kilometers
  • 123.021 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 Seattle to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Nanaimo generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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