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How far is Bella Coola from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 508 miles / 817 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1059 miles / 1705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 29 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 507.532 miles
  • 816.794 kilometers
  • 441.034 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
  • 506.575 miles
  • 815.253 kilometers
  • 440.201 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 Rainbow Lake to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Bella Coola generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W
Destination 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