Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Nanaimo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

28.6 miles 46 km · straight line
31.2 miles actual route 50.2 km · driving distance
48min estimated drive time
CAD 5 - CAD 6 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Duncan, British Columbia, Canada from Nanaimo?

The distance from Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Nanaimo is 28.6 miles (46 km) as the crow flies. Nanaimo is located NNW of Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 31.2 miles, taking about 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duncan, British Columbia, Canada and Nanaimo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Nanaimo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 48min CAD 5 - CAD 6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Duncan, British Columbia, Canada & Nanaimo

Quick Facts

Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
48.78°N, 123.70°W
America/Vancouver
14m elevation
Nanaimo
49.17°N, 123.94°W
America/Vancouver
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 871.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM