How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 213 miles / 342 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 288 miles / 463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 43 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 212.598 miles
- 342.143 kilometers
- 184.743 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- 212.207 miles
- 341.513 kilometers
- 184.402 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Block Island to Philadelphia generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Block Island State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Block Island, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BID |
| ICAO Code: | KBID |
| Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |