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How far is Ottawa from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2906 miles / 4676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 43 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Bella Coola to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.179 miles
  • 3737.185 kilometers
  • 2017.918 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
  • 2315.492 miles
  • 3726.423 kilometers
  • 2012.108 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Ottawa generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W