How far is Bluefield, WV, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 214 miles / 345 kilometers / 186 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Bluefield (BLF) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 39 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Richmond to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 214.381 miles
- 345.013 kilometers
- 186.292 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- 213.881 miles
- 344.208 kilometers
- 185.857 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 Richmond to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Bluefield?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Richmond to Bluefield generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |