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How far is Nanaimo from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3141 miles / 5055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 30 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2503.935 miles
  • 4029.693 kilometers
  • 2175.860 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
  • 2499.470 miles
  • 4022.507 kilometers
  • 2171.980 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 Charleston to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Charleston to Nanaimo generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Nanaimo

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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