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How far is Nanaimo from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 2561 miles / 4122 kilometers / 2226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3195 miles / 5142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 20 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2561.162 miles
  • 4121.791 kilometers
  • 2225.589 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
  • 2554.406 miles
  • 4110.918 kilometers
  • 2219.718 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Block Island to Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W