How far is Altoona, PA, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Altoona (AOO) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Altoona–Blair County Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Altoona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Altoona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 259.078 miles
- 416.946 kilometers
- 225.133 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- 259.124 miles
- 417.019 kilometers
- 225.173 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 Altoona?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Altoona?
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Altoona generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 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 Altoona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W |