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

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Bluefield (BLF) is 3820 miles / 6147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 6 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Yakutat to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.888 miles
  • 4773.133 kilometers
  • 2577.286 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
  • 2959.513 miles
  • 4762.875 kilometers
  • 2571.747 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 Yakutat to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Bluefield generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W
Destination Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W