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How far is Block Island, RI, from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3680 miles / 5922 kilometers / 3198 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Alicante to Block Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3679.943 miles
  • 5922.293 kilometers
  • 3197.783 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
  • 3670.883 miles
  • 5907.713 kilometers
  • 3189.910 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 Alicante to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Block Island State Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Alicante to Block Island generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination Block Island State Airport
City: Block Island, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BID
ICAO Code: KBID
Coordinates: 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W