How far is Bluefield, WV, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 748 miles / 1203 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Bluefield (BLF) is 938 miles / 1509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Rochester to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 747.759 miles
- 1203.402 kilometers
- 649.785 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- 746.945 miles
- 1202.091 kilometers
- 649.077 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 Rochester to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Bluefield?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Rochester to Bluefield generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |