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How far is Wales, AK, from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Wales (WAA) is 2944 miles / 4738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 26 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Bella Coola to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1695.625 miles
  • 2728.844 kilometers
  • 1473.458 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
  • 1690.487 miles
  • 2720.575 kilometers
  • 1468.993 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Wales generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Wales

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

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W