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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 2643 miles / 4254 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Bluefield (BLF) is 3270 miles / 5262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 31 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Ketchikan to Bluefield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.194 miles
  • 4253.808 kilometers
  • 2296.873 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
  • 2637.573 miles
  • 4244.762 kilometers
  • 2291.988 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 Ketchikan to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Bluefield generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W
Destination Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W