How far is Bluefield, WV, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 2795 miles / 4499 kilometers / 2429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Bluefield (BLF) is 3708 miles / 5968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 7 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Sitka to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2795.457 miles
- 4498.852 kilometers
- 2429.186 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- 2789.467 miles
- 4489.212 kilometers
- 2423.980 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 Sitka to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Bluefield?
The time difference between Sitka and Bluefield is 4 hours. Bluefield is 4 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Sitka to Bluefield generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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 |