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How far is McGrath, AK, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3571 miles / 5747 kilometers / 3103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to McGrath (MCG) is 4655 miles / 7492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 51 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Block Island to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3571.039 miles
  • 5747.031 kilometers
  • 3103.148 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
  • 3561.467 miles
  • 5731.625 kilometers
  • 3094.830 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Block Island to McGrath generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 889 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W