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How far is Bella Coola from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 292.827 miles
  • 471.259 kilometers
  • 254.460 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
  • 292.197 miles
  • 470.245 kilometers
  • 253.912 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 Ketchikan to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Bella Coola generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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