How far is Gander from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Gander (YQX) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 38 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Gander International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Gander
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Gander. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 987.013 miles
- 1588.443 kilometers
- 857.691 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- 985.238 miles
- 1585.587 kilometers
- 856.148 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 Gander?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Gander International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Gander?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gander International Airport (YQX)
On average, flying from Block Island to Gander generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Gander
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gander International Airport (YQX).
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 | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |