Distance between Nanaimo BC and Thompson BC

The distance from Nanaimo to Thompson is 60 miles by road including 8 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 29 minutes and goes through West Vancouver, Vancouver and Richmond.

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
99 7 mi, 12 min
Richmond 60 mi 3:29 3 h 29 min 1.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 7.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 60.3 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 Thompson?

Driving time: 3 h 29 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
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 7 min
  • 10 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 18 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 Thompson by land?

The distance between Nanaimo and Thompson is 60.3 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 Thompson respectively.

How far is Nanaimo to Thompson by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Nanaimo and Thompson is 34.2 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 Thompson respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Nanaimo from Thompson by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 34 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 15 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 Thompson?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 13 min to cover the distance of 34 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 15 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 Thompson?

The halfway point between Nanaimo and Thompson is West Vancouver. It is located about 5 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 Thompson has length 35 mi and will take approximately 1 h 52 min.

Where is Nanaimo in relation to Thompson?

Nanaimo is located 34 mi west of Thompson.

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

Thompson has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.16964, longitude -123.18052.

Which highway goes from Nanaimo to Thompson?

The route from Nanaimo to Thompson follows 2.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 99: 14 mi
  • 1: 9 mi
  • 1A: 4 mi
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