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How far is San Jose, CA, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2675 miles / 4305 kilometers / 2325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to San Jose (SJC) is 3114 miles / 5012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 3 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2675
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4305
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2325
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Distance from Block Island to San Jose

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2675.175 miles
  • 4305.277 kilometers
  • 2324.663 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
  • 2668.712 miles
  • 4294.876 kilometers
  • 2319.048 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Block Island to San Jose generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 652 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 Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Block Island State Airport
City: Block Island, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BID
ICAO Code: KBID
Coordinates: 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W
Destination San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W