How far is Block Island, RI, from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 9663 miles / 15551 kilometers / 8397 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9662.676 miles
- 15550.570 kilometers
- 8396.636 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- 9660.233 miles
- 15546.638 kilometers
- 8394.513 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 Cairns to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Block Island State Airport is 18 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Cairns to Block Island generates about 1 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 249 kilograms equals 2 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | 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 |