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How far is Bella Coola from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 1332 miles / 2143 kilometers / 1157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 31 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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1332
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2143
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1157
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Distance from Grand Forks to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1331.599 miles
  • 2143.002 kilometers
  • 1157.128 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
  • 1327.681 miles
  • 2136.696 kilometers
  • 1153.724 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 Grand Forks to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Bella Coola generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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