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How far is Nanaimo from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 212 miles / 342 kilometers / 184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 212.282 miles
  • 341.634 kilometers
  • 184.468 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
  • 211.671 miles
  • 340.651 kilometers
  • 183.937 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 Kelowna to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Nanaimo generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W
Destination Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W