How far is Nanaimo from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3831 miles / 6166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 33 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Nanaimo Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Nanaimo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Nanaimo. 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 Sydney to Nanaimo?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Nanaimo?
The time difference between Sydney and Nanaimo is 4 hours. Nanaimo is 4 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
On average, flying from Sydney to Nanaimo 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 Sydney to Nanaimo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Nanaimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YCD |
| ICAO Code: | CYCD |
| Coordinates: | 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W |