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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1441 miles / 2319 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2528 miles / 4068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 27 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1441
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2319
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1252
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Distance from Bella Coola to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.764 miles
  • 2318.685 kilometers
  • 1251.990 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
  • 1436.808 miles
  • 2312.318 kilometers
  • 1248.552 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 Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Shungnak generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

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 Shungnak Airport
City: Shungnak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHG
ICAO Code: PAGH
Coordinates: 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W