How far is Salem, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Beckley is 15.12 miles (24.33 km).
Flight distance from Salem, WV to Beckley, WV is 15.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 17.94 miles (28.88 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Beckley will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'21"N 81°6'55"W |
| Latitude | 37.9892800 |
| Longitude | -81.1153800 |
| Altitude | 653 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Beckley: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043,37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Beckley
The distance between Salem and Beckley is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salem and Beckley. The current time is 17:58:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.4 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Beckley is $2.14 (diesel $2.68).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $2.14 | $2.36 | $2.58 | $2.68 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
