How far is Raleigh, NC, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 166 miles / 268 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Raleigh (RDU) is 213 miles / 343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 23 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Bluefield to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 166.347 miles
- 267.710 kilometers
- 144.552 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- 166.213 miles
- 267.494 kilometers
- 144.435 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Raleigh generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |