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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 3719 miles / 5985 kilometers / 3232 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Bethel to Bluefield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bethel to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3719.101 miles
  • 5985.312 kilometers
  • 3231.810 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
  • 3710.136 miles
  • 5970.886 kilometers
  • 3224.020 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 Bethel to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Bethel to Bluefield generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W
Destination Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W