How far is Richmond, VA, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 214 miles / 345 kilometers / 186 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Richmond (RIC) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 40 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 214.381 miles
- 345.013 kilometers
- 186.292 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- 213.881 miles
- 344.208 kilometers
- 185.857 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Richmond International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Richmond generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |