How far is Bluefield, WV, from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 8579 miles / 13806 kilometers / 7455 nautical miles.
King Shaka International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Durban to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8578.960 miles
- 13806.498 kilometers
- 7454.912 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- 8581.255 miles
- 13810.191 kilometers
- 7456.907 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 Durban to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 16 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Bluefield?
The time difference between Durban and Bluefield is 7 hours. Bluefield is 7 hours behind Durban.
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Durban to Bluefield generates about 1 084 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 084 kilograms equals 2 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Durban to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |
| 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 |