How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3659 miles / 5889 kilometers / 3180 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4813 miles / 7745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 7 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3659.381 miles
- 5889.203 kilometers
- 3179.915 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- 3650.951 miles
- 5875.637 kilometers
- 3172.590 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 Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Bluefield and Kotzebue is 4 hours. Kotzebue is 4 hours behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Kotzebue generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 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 Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
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 | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |