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How far is Pocatello, ID, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Pocatello (PIH) is 2041 miles / 3285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 15 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Pocatello Regional Airport

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1697
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1475
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Distance from Bluefield to Pocatello

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1696.934 miles
  • 2730.950 kilometers
  • 1474.595 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
  • 1693.033 miles
  • 2724.673 kilometers
  • 1471.206 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 Pocatello?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Pocatello Regional Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Pocatello generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Pocatello

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH).

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 Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W