How far is Bluefield, WV, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Bluefield (BLF) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 13 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Waterloo to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 695.697 miles
- 1119.616 kilometers
- 604.544 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- 694.711 miles
- 1118.029 kilometers
- 603.687 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 Waterloo to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Bluefield?
The time difference between Waterloo and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Bluefield generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |
| Destination | Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) |
|---|---|
| City: | Bluefield, WV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BLF |
| ICAO Code: | KBLF |
| Coordinates: | 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W |