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How far is Jamestown, ND, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Jamestown (Jamestown Regional Airport) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Jamestown (JMS) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Jamestown Regional Airport

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1399
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1216
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Distance from Block Island to Jamestown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1398.943 miles
  • 2251.380 kilometers
  • 1215.648 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
  • 1395.513 miles
  • 2245.861 kilometers
  • 1212.668 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 Jamestown?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Jamestown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS)

On average, flying from Block Island to Jamestown generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Jamestown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS).

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 Jamestown Regional Airport
City: Jamestown, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JMS
ICAO Code: KJMS
Coordinates: 46°55′46″N, 98°40′41″W