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How far is Block Island, RI, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Block Island (BID) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 30 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.128 miles
  • 1583.800 kilometers
  • 855.184 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
  • 983.005 miles
  • 1581.993 kilometers
  • 854.208 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 Birmingham to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Block Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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