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How far is Columbia, SC, from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2570 miles / 4136 kilometers / 2233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Columbia (CAE) is 3239 miles / 5212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 6 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2570
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4136
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2233
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Distance from Bella Coola to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2569.725 miles
  • 4135.571 kilometers
  • 2233.030 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
  • 2565.139 miles
  • 4128.192 kilometers
  • 2229.045 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 Bella Coola to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Columbia generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W