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How far is Bella Coola from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers / 1435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 2098 miles / 3377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 37 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1651.537 miles
  • 2657.891 kilometers
  • 1435.147 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
  • 1646.543 miles
  • 2649.855 kilometers
  • 1430.807 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 Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Bella Coola generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

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 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