Distance from Nelson, BC to Vancouver, BC, mileage & driving direction by road

Distance from Nelson, BC to Vancouver, BC, mileage & driving direction by road
Distance Value
Driving distance: 409.39 mi (658.86 km)
Line distance: 262.94 mi (423.16 km)
Road time between cities: 7 hr 31 min
Air distance: 262.94 mi (423.16 km)
Time to flight: 30 min

Driving distance from Nelson, British Columbia to Vancouver, British Columbia. There are two hundred and sixty-three miles between two cities on map, and four hundred and nine miles by car. Time in road from Nelson to Vancouver will take about 7 hours 31 minutes .

Distances map between Nelson, BC and Vancouver, BC

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Nelson, BC

Country Canada
Province/Territory British Columbia
City Nelson
GPS Coordinates 49° 29' 59" N
-117° 17' 8"W
Latitude 49.49985
Longitude -117.28553

Vancouver, BC

Country Canada
Province/Territory British Columbia
City Vancouver
GPS Coordinates 49° 14' 59" N
-123° 7' 10"W
Latitude 49.24966
Longitude -123.11934


Nelson to Vancouver Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles between Nelson, BC and Vancouver, BC?

Mileage from Nelson to Vancouver by road is 409.39 miles or 658.86 km;

How far is Nelson from Vancouver?

There is 262.94 miles (423.16 km) between Nelson and Vancouver

How close is Nelson from Vancouver?

The road time between two cities is approx 7 hours 31 minutes

Distance Nelson Vancouver

Distance Nelson Vancouver
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 262.94 423.16 228.49
Driving distance 409.39 658.85 355.75

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Nelson, BC and Vancouver, BC

This is the Nelson Vancouver distance page, where you can find informational tables about road time, distance mileage, and other trip tips. We have answers to FAQ, so check them before travel. Fastest way to get Vancouver city is by plane, so we calculate flight time between Nelson and Vancouver. And more info about reverse road trip from Vancouver to Nelson. If you choose car trip, use route planner to see details for travelers From Nelson to Vancouver.


How long does it take to fly to Vancouver from Nelson?

Flying time is about 30 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Nelson, BC and Nelson, BC

How long is flight from Nelson to Vancouver?

This flight will take about thirty minutes ;

How to get to Vancouver from Nelson?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check road distance between Vancouver and Nelson

Compare flying times

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 30 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 30 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 28 min
Airbus 515 mph 30 min

Dont forget to add time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Nelson, BC and Vancouver, BC. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. Exact time can be calculated only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects cities Nelson and Vancouver. To check if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Nelson, BC to Vancouver, BC we use GPS coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.