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How far is Bella Coola from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 199 miles / 320 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 367 miles / 590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 50 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 198.656 miles
  • 319.705 kilometers
  • 172.627 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
  • 198.446 miles
  • 319.368 kilometers
  • 172.445 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 Powell River to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Powell River and Bella Coola?

There is no time difference between Powell River and Bella Coola.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Powell River to Bella Coola generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Bella Coola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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