How far is Block Island, RI, from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3107 miles / 5000 kilometers / 2700 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3107.131 miles
- 5000.442 kilometers
- 2700.023 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- 3098.888 miles
- 4987.176 kilometers
- 2692.860 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 Glasgow to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Block Island State Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Block Island generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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 |