How far is Bluefield, WV, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bluefield (BLF) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 11 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 233.899 miles
- 376.425 kilometers
- 203.253 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- 233.570 miles
- 375.895 kilometers
- 202.967 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 Washington D.C. to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Bluefield?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bluefield generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |