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How far is Williston, ND, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Williston (XWA) is 1654 miles / 2662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 54 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Williston Basin International Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Bluefield to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.363 miles
  • 2197.339 kilometers
  • 1186.468 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
  • 1363.258 miles
  • 2193.951 kilometers
  • 1184.639 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Williston generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W