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How far is Bella Coola from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 1062 miles / 1709 kilometers / 923 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1516 miles / 2439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 52 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1061.940 miles
  • 1709.026 kilometers
  • 922.800 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
  • 1062.405 miles
  • 1709.775 kilometers
  • 923.205 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 San Jose to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Bella Coola?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Bella Coola.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from San Jose to Bella Coola generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination 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