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How far is Columbia, SC, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2415 miles / 3887 kilometers / 2099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Columbia (CAE) is 3047 miles / 4904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 38 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2415.371 miles
  • 3887.162 kilometers
  • 2098.900 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
  • 2410.871 miles
  • 3879.921 kilometers
  • 2094.990 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 Nanaimo to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Columbia generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W