Distance between Nanaimo BC and Vancouver BC

The distance from Nanaimo to Vancouver is 52 miles by road including 8 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes and goes through West Vancouver.

There are ferries on the route.
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Nanaimo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
1 25 mi, 1 h 37 min
West Vancouver 25 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 0.1 gal
2 27 mi, 1 h 39 min
Vancouver 52 mi 3:16 3 h 16 min 1.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

Fuel cost: 6.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 52.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

Driving time: 3 h 16 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 6 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 5 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 10 min
  • 35 mi with a maximum speed 12 mph = 2 h 52 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Nanaimo to Vancouver by land?

The distance between Nanaimo and Vancouver is 52.2 mi by road including 8.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Nanaimo and Vancouver respectively.

How far is Nanaimo to Vancouver by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Nanaimo and Vancouver is 37.9 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Nanaimo and Vancouver respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Nanaimo from Vancouver by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 38 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 15 min to cover the distance of 38 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Nanaimo and Vancouver?

The halfway point between Nanaimo and Vancouver is West Vancouver. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from West Vancouver to Nanaimo is 25 mi and driving will take about 1 h 37 min. The road between West Vancouver and Vancouver has length 27 mi and will take approximately 1 h 39 min.

Where is Nanaimo in relation to Vancouver?

Nanaimo is located 38 mi west of Vancouver.

Nanaimo has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.16644, longitude -123.93951.

Vancouver has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.26243, longitude -123.11554.

Which highway goes from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

The route from Nanaimo to Vancouver follows 2.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 99: 10 mi
  • 1: 9 mi
  • 1A: 4 mi
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