How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 727 miles / 1170 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 51 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 726.908 miles
- 1169.845 kilometers
- 631.666 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- 725.588 miles
- 1167.721 kilometers
- 630.519 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Des Moines generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |