How far is San Diego, CA, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2560 miles / 4120 kilometers / 2225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to San Diego (SAN) is 3003 miles / 4833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 2 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2560.066 miles
- 4120.027 kilometers
- 2224.637 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- 2554.689 miles
- 4111.374 kilometers
- 2219.964 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Block Island to San Diego generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |