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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3825 miles / 6155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 17 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Bluefield to Yakutat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefield to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.888 miles
  • 4773.133 kilometers
  • 2577.286 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
  • 2959.513 miles
  • 4762.875 kilometers
  • 2571.747 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Yakutat generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 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 Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W
Destination Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W