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How far is Bella Coola from Ottawa?

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

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 2907 miles / 4679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 45 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Bella Coola

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Bella Coola. 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 Ottawa to Bella Coola?

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

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

On average, flying from Ottawa to Bella Coola 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 Ottawa to Bella Coola

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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