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

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3493 miles / 5621 kilometers / 3035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to McGrath (MCG) is 4271 miles / 6874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 11 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – McGrath Airport

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3493
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5621
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3035
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Distance from Bluefield to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3492.783 miles
  • 5621.089 kilometers
  • 3035.145 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
  • 3484.739 miles
  • 5608.144 kilometers
  • 3028.155 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Bluefield to McGrath generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W