How far is Fort Nelson from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2498 miles / 4020 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3286 miles / 5288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 54 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2497.950 miles
- 4020.061 kilometers
- 2170.659 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- 2491.993 miles
- 4010.473 kilometers
- 2165.482 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Block Island to Fort Nelson generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |