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How far is Bella Coola from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers / 573 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Bella Coola (QBC) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 39 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Bella Coola Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Bella Coola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 659.378 miles
  • 1061.167 kilometers
  • 572.984 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
  • 658.136 miles
  • 1059.168 kilometers
  • 571.905 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 Whitehorse to Bella Coola?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Bella Coola generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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