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How far is Waskaganish from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Waskaganish (YKQ) is 2973 miles / 4784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 16 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Waskaganish Airport

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1974
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3177
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1715
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Distance from Nanaimo to Waskaganish

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.878 miles
  • 3176.648 kilometers
  • 1715.253 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
  • 1967.808 miles
  • 3166.880 kilometers
  • 1709.978 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 Waskaganish?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Waskaganish Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Waskaganish Airport (YKQ)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Waskaganish generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Waskaganish

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Waskaganish Airport (YKQ).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W
Destination Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″W