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How far is Bella Coola from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 2931 miles / 4718 kilometers / 2547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 3887 miles / 6256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 59 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2931.465 miles
  • 4717.735 kilometers
  • 2547.373 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
  • 2922.763 miles
  • 4703.731 kilometers
  • 2539.811 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 Sydney to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Sydney to Bella Coola generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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