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How far is Nanaimo from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1527 miles / 2457 kilometers / 1327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 51 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1527
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Distance from Rochester to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.612 miles
  • 2456.843 kilometers
  • 1326.589 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
  • 1522.487 miles
  • 2450.206 kilometers
  • 1323.005 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 Rochester to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Rochester to Nanaimo generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Nanaimo

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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