How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1696 miles / 2730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 32 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1340.073 miles
- 2156.639 kilometers
- 1164.492 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- 1336.932 miles
- 2151.583 kilometers
- 1161.762 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Block Island to Grand Forks generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |