How far is Wilmington, NC, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Wilmington (ILM) is 777 miles / 1251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 8 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 588.132 miles
- 946.506 kilometers
- 511.072 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- 588.357 miles
- 946.869 kilometers
- 511.268 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 Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Wilmington?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Wilmington.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Block Island to Wilmington generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
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 | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |