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

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3719 miles / 5985 kilometers / 3232 nautical miles.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Bluefield to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3719.101 miles
  • 5985.312 kilometers
  • 3231.810 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
  • 3710.136 miles
  • 5970.886 kilometers
  • 3224.020 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 Bluefield to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Bethel generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bluefield to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
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