How far is Bluefield, WV, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 732 miles / 1179 kilometers / 636 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Bluefield (BLF) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 34 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Joplin to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 732.397 miles
- 1178.679 kilometers
- 636.436 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- 730.682 miles
- 1175.919 kilometers
- 634.946 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 Joplin to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Bluefield?
The time difference between Joplin and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Joplin to Bluefield generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |