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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1874 miles / 3016 kilometers / 1629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 31 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1874.068 miles
  • 3016.020 kilometers
  • 1628.520 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
  • 1869.055 miles
  • 3007.952 kilometers
  • 1624.164 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 Nanaimo to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Grand Rapids generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W
Destination Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W