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How far is Bella Coola from Whistler?

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

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Bella Coola

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Bella Coola. 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 Whistler to Bella Coola?

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

What is the time difference between Whistler and Bella Coola?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Bella Coola.

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

On average, flying from Whistler to Bella Coola 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 Whistler to Bella Coola

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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