How far is Block Island, RI, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 7709 miles / 12407 kilometers / 6699 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7709.330 miles
- 12406.964 kilometers
- 6699.225 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- 7717.624 miles
- 12420.312 kilometers
- 6706.432 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 Cape Town to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 15 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Block Island generates about 956 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 956 kilograms equals 2 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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 |