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How far is Block Island, RI, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 7842 miles / 12620 kilometers / 6814 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7841.778 miles
  • 12620.118 kilometers
  • 6814.319 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
  • 7846.234 miles
  • 12627.290 kilometers
  • 6818.191 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 Johannesburg to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Block Island generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
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