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How far is Gillam from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1458 miles / 2346 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Gillam (YGX) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 30 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Gillam Airport

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1458
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1267
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Distance from Bluefield to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1457.992 miles
  • 2346.411 kilometers
  • 1266.961 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
  • 1457.525 miles
  • 2345.660 kilometers
  • 1266.555 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Gillam generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W