How far is Bluefield, WV, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 481 miles / 775 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Bluefield (BLF) is 605 miles / 974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 49 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 481.359 miles
- 774.673 kilometers
- 418.290 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- 481.031 miles
- 774.145 kilometers
- 418.005 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 O'Hare International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 1 hour and 24 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bluefield generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |