How far is Bluefield, WV, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers / 406 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bluefield (BLF) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 29 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Chicago to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 466.822 miles
- 751.278 kilometers
- 405.658 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- 466.490 miles
- 750.744 kilometers
- 405.369 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 Chicago to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bluefield?
The time difference between Chicago and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bluefield generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |