How far is Block Island, RI, from Wilmington, NC?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Block Island (BID) is 771 miles / 1240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.
Wilmington International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 588.132 miles
- 946.506 kilometers
- 511.072 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- 588.357 miles
- 946.869 kilometers
- 511.268 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 Wilmington to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Block Island?
There is no time difference between Wilmington and Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Block Island generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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 |