How far is Chicago, IL, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers / 406 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Chicago (MDW) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 29 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 466.822 miles
- 751.278 kilometers
- 405.658 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- 466.490 miles
- 750.744 kilometers
- 405.369 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Chicago?
The time difference between Bluefield and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Chicago generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |