How far is Wales, AK, from Bluefield, WV?
The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3828 miles / 6160 kilometers / 3326 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Wales (WAA) is 4914 miles / 7909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 7 minutes.
Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Bluefield to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3827.776 miles
- 6160.209 kilometers
- 3326.247 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- 3818.655 miles
- 6145.530 kilometers
- 3318.321 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefield and Wales?
The time difference between Bluefield and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Bluefield to Wales generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 959 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |