How far is Bluefield, WV, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Bluefield (BLF) is 2037 miles / 3278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Helena to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1697.239 miles
- 2731.442 kilometers
- 1474.861 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- 1693.719 miles
- 2725.777 kilometers
- 1471.802 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 Helena to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Bluefield?
The time difference between Helena and Bluefield is 2 hours. Bluefield is 2 hours ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Helena to Bluefield generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Helena to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″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 |