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

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 3580 miles / 5761 kilometers / 3111 nautical miles.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Koliganek Airport

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3580
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5761
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3111
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Distance from Bluefield to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3579.696 miles
  • 5760.963 kilometers
  • 3110.671 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
  • 3571.158 miles
  • 5747.222 kilometers
  • 3103.252 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Koliganek Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Koliganek generates about 404 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 404 kilograms equals 891 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bluefield to Koliganek

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

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W