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How far is Gander from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3036 miles / 4886 kilometers / 2638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Gander (YQX) is 4845 miles / 7797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 48 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Gander International Airport

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3036
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4886
Kilometers
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2638
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 14 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
339 kg

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Distance from Nanaimo to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3036.073 miles
  • 4886.085 kilometers
  • 2638.275 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
  • 3026.912 miles
  • 4871.343 kilometers
  • 2630.315 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Gander generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 746 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W