How far is Hay River from Bella Coola?
The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers / 620 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Hay River (YHY) is 1170 miles / 1883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 28 minutes.
Bella Coola Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Bella Coola to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bella Coola to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 713.726 miles
- 1148.631 kilometers
- 620.211 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- 712.244 miles
- 1146.245 kilometers
- 618.923 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 Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bella Coola and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Bella Coola to Hay River generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Bella Coola Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bella Coola |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | QBC |
| ICAO Code: | CYBD |
| Coordinates: | 52°23′15″N, 126°35′45″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |