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How far is Block Island, RI, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 140 miles / 225 kilometers / 121 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Block Island (BID) is 195 miles / 314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 54 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Newark to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 139.502 miles
  • 224.507 kilometers
  • 121.224 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
  • 139.175 miles
  • 223.981 kilometers
  • 120.940 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 Newark to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newark and Block Island?

There is no time difference between Newark and Block Island.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Newark to Block Island generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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