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How far is Nanaimo from Richmond, VA?

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

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 22 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Nanaimo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Nanaimo. 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 Richmond to Nanaimo?

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

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

On average, flying from Richmond to Nanaimo 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 Richmond to Nanaimo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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