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How far is Lanai City, HI, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Lanai City (Lanai Airport) is 5060 miles / 8144 kilometers / 4397 nautical miles.

Block Island State Airport – Lanai Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Lanai City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5060.173 miles
  • 8143.559 kilometers
  • 4397.170 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
  • 5052.092 miles
  • 8130.554 kilometers
  • 4390.148 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 Lanai City?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Lanai Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Lanai Airport (LNY)

On average, flying from Block Island to Lanai City generates about 592 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 592 kilograms equals 1 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Block Island to Lanai City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Lanai Airport (LNY).

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 Lanai Airport
City: Lanai City, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNY
ICAO Code: PHNY
Coordinates: 20°47′8″N, 156°57′3″W