How far is Bluefield, WV, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Bluefield (BLF) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Columbia to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.239 miles
- 980.476 kilometers
- 529.415 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- 607.860 miles
- 978.255 kilometers
- 528.216 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 Columbia to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Bluefield?
The time difference between Columbia and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Columbia to Bluefield generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |
| Destination | 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 |