How far is Gillam from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1476 miles / 2375 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Gillam (YGX) is 2497 miles / 4018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 10 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Gillam Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Gillam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Gillam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1475.651 miles
- 2374.830 kilometers
- 1282.305 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- 1473.414 miles
- 2371.229 kilometers
- 1280.361 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 Gillam?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Gillam?
The time difference between Block Island and Gillam is 1 hour. Gillam is 1 hour behind Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gillam Airport (YGX)
On average, flying from Block Island to Gillam generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Gillam
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gillam Airport (YGX).
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 | Gillam Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gillam |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YGX |
| ICAO Code: | CYGX |
| Coordinates: | 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W |