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How far is Nanaimo from Toronto?

The distance between Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2117 miles / 3406 kilometers / 1839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Toronto (YYZ) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2629 miles / 4231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 41 minutes.

Toronto Pearson International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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2117
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3406
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1839
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Distance from Toronto to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2116.603 miles
  • 3406.342 kilometers
  • 1839.278 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
  • 2110.744 miles
  • 3396.913 kilometers
  • 1834.186 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 Toronto to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Toronto to Nanaimo generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Toronto to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Toronto Pearson International Airport
City: Toronto
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYZ
ICAO Code: CYYZ
Coordinates: 43°40′37″N, 79°37′50″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