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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Bluefield (BLF) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 49 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1823.228 miles
  • 2934.202 kilometers
  • 1584.342 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
  • 1822.385 miles
  • 2932.845 kilometers
  • 1583.609 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 Rankin Inlet to Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Bluefield generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Rankin Inlet Airport
City: Rankin Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRT
ICAO Code: CYRT
Coordinates: 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″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