How far is Bella Coola from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers / 620 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1170 miles / 1883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 26 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Bella Coola Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Bella Coola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Bella Coola. 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 Hay River to Bella Coola?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Bella Coola?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)
On average, flying from Hay River to Bella Coola 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 Hay River to Bella Coola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Bella Coola Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bella Coola |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | QBC |
| ICAO Code: | CYBD |
| Coordinates: | 52°23′15″N, 126°35′45″W |