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How far is Bella Coola from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 1321 miles / 2127 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 15 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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1321
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2127
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1148
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Distance from Pierre to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1321.452 miles
  • 2126.671 kilometers
  • 1148.311 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
  • 1318.198 miles
  • 2121.435 kilometers
  • 1145.483 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 Pierre to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Pierre to Bella Coola generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Pierre Regional Airport
City: Pierre, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIR
ICAO Code: KPIR
Coordinates: 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″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