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How far is Hughes, AK, from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Hughes (HUS) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 20 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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1342
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2160
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1166
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Distance from Bella Coola to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.868 miles
  • 2159.528 kilometers
  • 1166.052 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
  • 1338.261 miles
  • 2153.722 kilometers
  • 1162.917 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 Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Hughes generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

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 Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W