How far is Bluefield, WV, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 727 miles / 1170 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bluefield (BLF) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 48 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Des Moines to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 726.908 miles
- 1169.845 kilometers
- 631.666 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- 725.588 miles
- 1167.721 kilometers
- 630.519 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 Des Moines to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bluefield?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bluefield generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |