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How far is Jackson, TN, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Jackson (MKL) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 59 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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445
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387
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Distance from Bluefield to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 444.869 miles
  • 715.947 kilometers
  • 386.581 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
  • 443.981 miles
  • 714.517 kilometers
  • 385.809 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Jackson generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W