How far is Columbia, MO, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Columbia (COU) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.239 miles
- 980.476 kilometers
- 529.415 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- 607.860 miles
- 978.255 kilometers
- 528.216 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Columbia?
The time difference between Bluefield and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Columbia generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefield to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |