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How far is Bella Coola from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 2497 miles / 4019 kilometers / 2170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 3157 miles / 5080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 13 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2496.983 miles
  • 4018.505 kilometers
  • 2169.819 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
  • 2491.092 miles
  • 4009.024 kilometers
  • 2164.700 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 Washington D.C. to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bella Coola generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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