How far is Bluefield, WV, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Bluefield (BLF) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 19 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.922 miles
- 720.860 kilometers
- 389.233 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- 448.104 miles
- 721.154 kilometers
- 389.392 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 Grand Rapids to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Bluefield?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Bluefield.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |