How far is Norfolk, VA, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Norfolk (ORF) is 367 miles / 591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 12 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.907 miles
- 447.249 kilometers
- 241.495 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- 277.270 miles
- 446.223 kilometers
- 240.941 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 Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Norfolk?
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Norfolk generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
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 | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |