How far is Block Island, RI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Block Island (BID) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 6 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1145.599 miles
- 1843.662 kilometers
- 995.498 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- 1142.647 miles
- 1838.913 kilometers
- 992.933 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 Des Moines to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Block Island generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| 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 |