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How far is Bella Coola from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 840 miles / 1352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 11 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Calgary to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.063 miles
  • 878.803 kilometers
  • 474.516 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
  • 544.362 miles
  • 876.066 kilometers
  • 473.038 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 Calgary to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Calgary to Bella Coola generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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