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How far is Swan River from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Swan River (ZJN) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 5 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.155 miles
  • 1632.125 kilometers
  • 881.277 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
  • 1011.103 miles
  • 1627.213 kilometers
  • 878.625 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Swan River Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Swan River generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W