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How far is Nanaimo from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 7254 miles / 11674 kilometers / 6303 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7253.651 miles
  • 11673.620 kilometers
  • 6303.251 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
  • 7270.396 miles
  • 11700.568 kilometers
  • 6317.801 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 Wellington to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 14 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Wellington to Nanaimo generates about 891 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 891 kilograms equals 1 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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