How far is Bluefield, WV, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 3252 miles / 5233 kilometers / 2826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bluefield (BLF) is 4079 miles / 6565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 51 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Fairbanks to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3251.607 miles
- 5232.955 kilometers
- 2825.569 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- 3244.606 miles
- 5221.688 kilometers
- 2819.486 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 Fairbanks to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 6 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Bluefield?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bluefield generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |