How far is Block Island, RI, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 158 miles / 255 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Block Island (BID) is 221 miles / 355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 11 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Albany to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 158.163 miles
- 254.539 kilometers
- 137.440 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- 158.030 miles
- 254.324 kilometers
- 137.324 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 Albany to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Block Island?
There is no time difference between Albany and Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Albany to Block Island generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
| Destination | Block Island State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Block Island, RI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BID |
| ICAO Code: | KBID |
| Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |