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How far is Gillam from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1312 miles / 2112 kilometers / 1140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Gillam (YGX) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 46 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1312.268 miles
  • 2111.890 kilometers
  • 1140.329 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
  • 1308.510 miles
  • 2105.843 kilometers
  • 1137.064 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Gillam generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W