How far is Joplin, MO, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 732 miles / 1179 kilometers / 636 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Joplin (JLN) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 34 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 732.397 miles
- 1178.679 kilometers
- 636.436 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- 730.682 miles
- 1175.919 kilometers
- 634.946 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 Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Joplin?
The time difference between Bluefield and Joplin is 1 hour. Joplin is 1 hour behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Joplin generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
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 | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W |