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How far is Nanaimo from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 33 miles / 52 kilometers / 28 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 70 miles / 112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 49 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 32.616 miles
  • 52.490 kilometers
  • 28.342 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
  • 32.525 miles
  • 52.345 kilometers
  • 28.264 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 Vancouver to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Nanaimo generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 66 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD)

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