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How far is Nanaimo from Ottawa?

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

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2766 miles / 4451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 41 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1952
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Distance from Ottawa to Nanaimo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Nanaimo. 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 Ottawa to Nanaimo?

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

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

On average, flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo 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 Ottawa to Nanaimo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W