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How far is Block Island, RI, from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3334 miles / 5366 kilometers / 2897 nautical miles.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3334.110 miles
  • 5365.730 kilometers
  • 2897.263 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
  • 3325.115 miles
  • 5351.253 kilometers
  • 2889.446 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 Cherbourg to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Block Island State Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Block Island generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cherbourg to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W
Destination 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