How far is Sacramento, CA, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2625 miles / 4225 kilometers / 2281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3006 miles / 4838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 58 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2625.093 miles
- 4224.678 kilometers
- 2281.144 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- 2618.592 miles
- 4214.215 kilometers
- 2275.494 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Block Island to Sacramento generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |