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How far is Nanaimo from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2546 miles / 4097 kilometers / 2212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 16 minutes.

Logan International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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2546
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2212
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Distance from Boston to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2545.855 miles
  • 4097.157 kilometers
  • 2212.288 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
  • 2538.937 miles
  • 4086.023 kilometers
  • 2206.276 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 Boston to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Boston to Nanaimo generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Nanaimo

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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