How far is Block Island, RI, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers / 2248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Block Island (BID) is 2982 miles / 4799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 19 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2587.165 miles
- 4163.639 kilometers
- 2248.185 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- 2581.475 miles
- 4154.481 kilometers
- 2243.240 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 Los Angeles to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Block Island generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |