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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1467 miles / 2361 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 13 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1467.086 miles
  • 2361.045 kilometers
  • 1274.862 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
  • 1463.003 miles
  • 2354.475 kilometers
  • 1271.315 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Minneapolis generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W