How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1164 miles / 1873 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1450 miles / 2334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 28 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1163.994 miles
- 1873.267 kilometers
- 1011.483 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- 1165.523 miles
- 1875.727 kilometers
- 1012.812 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 Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Fort Myers?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Block Island to Fort Myers generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
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 | Southwest Florida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RSW |
| ICAO Code: | KRSW |
| Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W |