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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 2301 miles / 3703 kilometers / 1999 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Bluefield (BLF) is 2857 miles / 4598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 59 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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2301
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1999
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Distance from Powell River to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2300.751 miles
  • 3702.700 kilometers
  • 1999.298 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
  • 2295.700 miles
  • 3694.572 kilometers
  • 1994.909 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 Powell River to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Powell River to Bluefield generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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