How far is Bluefield, WV, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 197 miles / 317 kilometers / 171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Bluefield (BLF) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 13 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Columbus to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 197.082 miles
- 317.173 kilometers
- 171.260 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- 197.235 miles
- 317.419 kilometers
- 171.393 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 Columbus to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Bluefield?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Columbus to Bluefield generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |