How far is Block Island, RI, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 4762 miles / 7664 kilometers / 4138 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4762.128 miles
- 7663.902 kilometers
- 4138.176 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- 4779.091 miles
- 7691.201 kilometers
- 4152.917 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 Rio De Janeiro to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 9 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Block Island generates about 553 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 553 kilograms equals 1 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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 |