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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1955 miles / 3146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 37 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Bellingham

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Bellingham. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.851 miles
  • 2431.478 kilometers
  • 1312.893 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
  • 1506.321 miles
  • 2424.188 kilometers
  • 1308.957 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 Thunder Bay to Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Bellingham generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W