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How far is Nanaimo from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2089 miles / 3363 kilometers / 1816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2586 miles / 4162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 54 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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2089
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1816
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Distance from Kitchener to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2089.394 miles
  • 3362.554 kilometers
  • 1815.634 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
  • 2083.648 miles
  • 3353.306 kilometers
  • 1810.640 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 Kitchener to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Nanaimo generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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