How far is Meridian, MS, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Meridian (MEI) is 1297 miles / 2088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1127.876 miles
- 1815.140 kilometers
- 980.097 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- 1126.688 miles
- 1813.228 kilometers
- 979.065 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Block Island to Meridian generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
Airport information
Origin | Block Island State Airport |
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City: | Block Island, RI |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | BID |
ICAO Code: | KBID |
Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |
Destination | Meridian Regional Airport |
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City: | Meridian, MS |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | MEI |
ICAO Code: | KMEI |
Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |