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How far is Richmond, VA, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2440 miles / 3926 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Richmond (RIC) is 3032 miles / 4880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 16 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2439.740 miles
  • 3926.381 kilometers
  • 2120.076 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
  • 2434.142 miles
  • 3917.372 kilometers
  • 2115.212 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Richmond generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W