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How far is Whale Cove from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Whale Cove (YXN) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 21 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Whale Cove Airport

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1305
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Distance from Nanaimo to Whale Cove

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1501.643 miles
  • 2416.660 kilometers
  • 1304.892 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
  • 1497.758 miles
  • 2410.408 kilometers
  • 1301.516 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 Whale Cove?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Whale Cove Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Whale Cove Airport (YXN)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Whale Cove generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Whale Cove

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Whale Cove Airport (YXN).

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 Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″W