How far is Block Island, RI, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1191 miles / 1916 kilometers / 1035 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Block Island (BID) is 1374 miles / 2211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 51 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1190.787 miles
- 1916.386 kilometers
- 1034.765 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- 1189.386 miles
- 1914.131 kilometers
- 1033.548 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 Jackson to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Jackson to Block Island generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |