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How far is Skagway, AK, from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Skagway (SGY) is 1567 miles / 2522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 9 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Bella Coola to Skagway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bella Coola to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 594.058 miles
  • 956.043 kilometers
  • 516.222 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
  • 592.883 miles
  • 954.152 kilometers
  • 515.201 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 Bella Coola to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Skagway generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bella Coola to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Bella Coola Airport
City: Bella Coola
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: QBC
ICAO Code: CYBD
Coordinates: 52°23′15″N, 126°35′45″W
Destination Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W