How far is Gainesville, FL, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 993 miles / 1599 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 993.401 miles
- 1598.724 kilometers
- 863.242 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- 993.985 miles
- 1599.664 kilometers
- 863.749 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Gainesville?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Gainesville.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Block Island to Gainesville generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |