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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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1122
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Distance from Block Island to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1122.123 miles
  • 1805.882 kilometers
  • 975.098 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
  • 1119.333 miles
  • 1801.392 kilometers
  • 972.674 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Block Island to Minneapolis generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W