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How far is Bella Coola from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 2608 miles / 4197 kilometers / 2266 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 3449 miles / 5551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 7 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Bella Coola Airport

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2608
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4197
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2266
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Distance from Portland to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2607.901 miles
  • 4197.009 kilometers
  • 2266.204 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
  • 2600.612 miles
  • 4185.280 kilometers
  • 2259.870 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 Portland to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Bella Coola Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Portland to Bella Coola generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′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