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How far is Bella Coola from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 356 miles / 572 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 355.642 miles
  • 572.350 kilometers
  • 309.045 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
  • 354.733 miles
  • 570.887 kilometers
  • 308.254 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 Kelowna to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Bella Coola?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and Bella Coola.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Bella Coola generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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