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How far is Arcata, CA, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2296 miles / 3694 kilometers / 1995 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Arcata (ACV) is 2765 miles / 4450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 10 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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2296
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3694
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1995
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Distance from Bluefield to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2295.564 miles
  • 3694.352 kilometers
  • 1994.790 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
  • 2290.057 miles
  • 3685.490 kilometers
  • 1990.005 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 Bluefield to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Arcata generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefield to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W