How far is Bluefield, WV, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers / 391 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Bluefield (BLF) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 13 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Decatur to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 449.974 miles
- 724.163 kilometers
- 391.017 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- 449.167 miles
- 722.864 kilometers
- 390.315 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 Decatur to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Bluefield?
The time difference between Decatur and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Decatur to Bluefield generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |
| Destination | 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 |