How far is Pierre, SD, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1469 miles / 2364 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Pierre (PIR) is 1765 miles / 2841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 26 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1468.892 miles
- 2363.952 kilometers
- 1276.432 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- 1465.106 miles
- 2357.860 kilometers
- 1273.143 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 Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Pierre?
The time difference between Block Island and Pierre is 1 hour. Pierre is 1 hour behind Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Block Island to Pierre generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 391 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 Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
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 | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |