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How far is Nanaimo from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 7725 miles / 12432 kilometers / 6713 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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6713
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Distance from Sydney to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7724.737 miles
  • 12431.760 kilometers
  • 6712.613 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
  • 7735.640 miles
  • 12449.306 kilometers
  • 6722.087 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 Sydney to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 15 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Sydney to Nanaimo generates about 958 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 958 kilograms equals 2 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″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