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How far is Block Island, RI, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers / 1435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Block Island (BID) is 1863 miles / 2998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 15 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1652
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1435
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Distance from Scottsbluff to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1651.670 miles
  • 2658.105 kilometers
  • 1435.262 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
  • 1647.402 miles
  • 2651.236 kilometers
  • 1431.553 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 Scottsbluff to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Block Island generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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