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

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 3493 miles / 5621 kilometers / 3035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Bluefield (BLF) is 4268 miles / 6869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 3 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from McGrath to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3492.783 miles
  • 5621.089 kilometers
  • 3035.145 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
  • 3484.739 miles
  • 5608.144 kilometers
  • 3028.155 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 McGrath to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from McGrath to Bluefield generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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