How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3252 miles / 5233 kilometers / 2826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4083 miles / 6571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 56 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3251.607 miles
- 5232.955 kilometers
- 2825.569 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- 3244.606 miles
- 5221.688 kilometers
- 2819.486 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Fairbanks generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |