How far is Sydney from Nanaimo?
The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Sydney (YQY) is 3812 miles / 6135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 19 minutes.
Nanaimo Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Nanaimo to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanaimo to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2899.088 miles
- 4665.631 kilometers
- 2519.239 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- 2890.615 miles
- 4651.994 kilometers
- 2511.876 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Sydney?
The time difference between Nanaimo and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Nanaimo.
Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Nanaimo to Sydney generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanaimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCD |
| ICAO Code: | CYCD |
| Coordinates: | 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |