How far is Sitka, AK, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2795 miles / 4499 kilometers / 2429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Sitka (SIT) is 3713 miles / 5975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 19 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2795.457 miles
- 4498.852 kilometers
- 2429.186 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- 2789.467 miles
- 4489.212 kilometers
- 2423.980 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Sitka?
The time difference between Bluefield and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Sitka generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |