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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 1043 miles / 1678 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1042.893 miles
  • 1678.374 kilometers
  • 906.249 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
  • 1040.203 miles
  • 1674.044 kilometers
  • 903.911 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 Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Block Island to Cedar Rapids generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 338 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 Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W