How far is Bluefield, WV, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Bluefield (BLF) is 367 miles / 590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 13 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Norfolk to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.907 miles
- 447.249 kilometers
- 241.495 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- 277.270 miles
- 446.223 kilometers
- 240.941 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 Norfolk to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Bluefield?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Bluefield generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |