How far is Bluefield, WV, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Bluefield (BLF) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Rockford to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 538.855 miles
- 867.203 kilometers
- 468.252 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- 538.360 miles
- 866.406 kilometers
- 467.822 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 Rockford to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Bluefield?
The time difference between Rockford and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Rockford to Bluefield generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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 |