How far is Block Island, RI, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1537 miles / 2474 kilometers / 1336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Block Island (BID) is 1786 miles / 2875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 44 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Houston to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1537.096 miles
- 2473.717 kilometers
- 1335.700 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- 1535.362 miles
- 2470.925 kilometers
- 1334.193 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 Houston to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Block Island State Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Houston to Block Island generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |