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How far is Nanaimo from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 212 miles / 340 kilometers / 184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 310 miles / 499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 211.558 miles
  • 340.469 kilometers
  • 183.839 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
  • 210.964 miles
  • 339.514 kilometers
  • 183.323 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 Kelowna to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Nanaimo generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Nanaimo

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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