How far is Rockford, IL, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Rockford (RFD) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 6 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 538.855 miles
- 867.203 kilometers
- 468.252 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- 538.360 miles
- 866.406 kilometers
- 467.822 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 Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Rockford?
The time difference between Bluefield and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Rockford generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
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 | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |