How far is Nanaimo from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 2248 miles / 3617 kilometers / 1953 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 2767 miles / 4453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 47 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
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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)- 2247.583 miles
- 3617.134 kilometers
- 1953.096 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- 2241.120 miles
- 3606.732 kilometers
- 1947.480 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 Harbour Water Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Nanaimo?
The time difference between Ottawa and Nanaimo is 3 hours. Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)
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 Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | ZNA |
| ICAO Code: | CAC8 |
| Coordinates: | 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W |