How far is Chicago, IL, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 481 miles / 775 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Chicago (ORD) is 603 miles / 971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 481.359 miles
- 774.673 kilometers
- 418.290 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- 481.031 miles
- 774.145 kilometers
- 418.005 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 O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 24 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Chicago generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |