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

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3816 miles / 6142 kilometers / 3316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Nome (OME) is 5250 miles / 8449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 177 hours 25 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Nome Airport

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3816
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6142
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3316
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Distance from Block Island to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3816.416 miles
  • 6141.926 kilometers
  • 3316.375 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
  • 3806.024 miles
  • 6125.202 kilometers
  • 3307.344 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Block Island to Nome generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 956 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 Nome

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

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W