How far is Block Island, RI, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3725 miles / 5994 kilometers / 3237 nautical miles.

Distance from Dakar to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3724.665 miles
• 5994.268 kilometers
• 3236.646 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

• 3722.385 miles
• 5990.598 kilometers
• 3234.664 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 Dakar to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Block Island?

The time difference between Dakar and Block Island is 5 hours. Block Island is 5 hours behind Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Dakar to Block Island generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin	Blaise Diagne International Airport
City:	Dakar
Country:	Senegal
IATA Code:	DSS
ICAO Code:	GOBD
Coordinates:	14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″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