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How far is Boston, MA, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 88 miles / 141 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Boston (BOS) is 104 miles / 167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 58 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Logan International Airport

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88
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Distance from Block Island to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 87.696 miles
  • 141.133 kilometers
  • 76.206 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
  • 87.759 miles
  • 141.234 kilometers
  • 76.260 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Logan International Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Block Island and Boston?

There is no time difference between Block Island and Boston.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Block Island to Boston generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 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 Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W