How far is Bluefield, WV, from Gillam?
The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 1458 miles / 2346 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Bluefield (BLF) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 14 minutes.
Gillam Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Gillam to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gillam to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1457.992 miles
- 2346.411 kilometers
- 1266.961 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- 1457.525 miles
- 2345.660 kilometers
- 1266.555 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 Gillam to Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gillam and Bluefield?
The time difference between Gillam and Bluefield is 1 hour. Bluefield is 1 hour ahead of Gillam.
Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Gillam to Bluefield generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Gillam Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gillam |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YGX |
| ICAO Code: | CYGX |
| Coordinates: | 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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 |