How far is Des Moines, IA, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1296 miles / 2086 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 14 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1145.599 miles
- 1843.662 kilometers
- 995.498 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- 1142.647 miles
- 1838.913 kilometers
- 992.933 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Block Island to Des Moines generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |