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How far is Bella Coola from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1330 miles / 2140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 26 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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770
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1239
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669
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Distance from Fort Smith to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 769.773 miles
  • 1238.829 kilometers
  • 668.914 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
  • 767.892 miles
  • 1235.802 kilometers
  • 667.280 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 Fort Smith to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Bella Coola generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Smith to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″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