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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 1991 miles / 3205 kilometers / 1730 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Bluefield (BLF) is 2312 miles / 3720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 58 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Palm Springs to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1991.227 miles
  • 3204.570 kilometers
  • 1730.329 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
  • 1986.879 miles
  • 3197.571 kilometers
  • 1726.550 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 Palm Springs to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Bluefield generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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