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How far is Whistler from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 221 miles / 356 kilometers / 192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Whistler (YWS) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 10 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Bella Coola to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 221.486 miles
  • 356.447 kilometers
  • 192.466 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
  • 221.074 miles
  • 355.783 kilometers
  • 192.108 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bella Coola and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Bella Coola and Whistler.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Whistler generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 127 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 Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W