How far is Bluefield, WV, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 3993 miles / 6427 kilometers / 3470 nautical miles.

Distance from Akutan to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3993.327 miles
• 6426.638 kilometers
• 3470.107 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

• 3983.290 miles
• 6410.484 kilometers
• 3461.384 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 Akutan to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Bluefield?

The time difference between Akutan and Bluefield is 4 hours. Bluefield is 4 hours ahead of Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Akutan to Bluefield generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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