How far is Richmond, VA, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Richmond (RIC) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 27 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 397.920 miles
- 640.390 kilometers
- 345.783 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- 397.586 miles
- 639.853 kilometers
- 345.493 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Block Island to Richmond generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |