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How far is Oakland, CA, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2235 miles / 3597 kilometers / 1942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Oakland (OAK) is 2648 miles / 4262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 50 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Oakland International Airport

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1942
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Distance from Bluefield to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2235.016 miles
  • 3596.910 kilometers
  • 1942.176 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
  • 2229.751 miles
  • 3588.436 kilometers
  • 1937.600 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Oakland generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W