How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 206 miles / 332 kilometers / 179 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 282 miles / 454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 30 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Block Island to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 206.392 miles
- 332.156 kilometers
- 179.350 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- 205.964 miles
- 331.466 kilometers
- 178.978 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 Block Island to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Wings Field is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Block Island to Philadelphia generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Block Island to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |