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How far is Block Island, RI, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1315 miles / 2116 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Block Island (BID) is 1637 miles / 2634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 59 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1315
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2116
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1143
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Distance from Watertown to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1314.830 miles
  • 2116.013 kilometers
  • 1142.556 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
  • 1311.495 miles
  • 2110.647 kilometers
  • 1139.658 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 Watertown to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Watertown to Block Island generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Watertown Regional Airport
City: Watertown, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATY
ICAO Code: KATY
Coordinates: 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″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