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How far is Bethel, AK, from Beckley, WV?

The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3695 miles / 5946 kilometers / 3211 nautical miles.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Beckley to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beckley to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3694.727 miles
  • 5946.087 kilometers
  • 3210.630 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
  • 3685.687 miles
  • 5931.537 kilometers
  • 3202.774 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 Beckley to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Beckley to Bethel generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 923 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beckley to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W