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How far is Ottawa from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2246 miles / 3614 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2766 miles / 4452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 48 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1952
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Distance from Nanaimo to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2245.917 miles
  • 3614.453 kilometers
  • 1951.648 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
  • 2239.461 miles
  • 3604.063 kilometers
  • 1946.038 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Ottawa generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W