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How far is Block Island, RI, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2578 miles / 4148 kilometers / 2240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Block Island (BID) is 2975 miles / 4787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 12 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Block Island State Airport

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4148
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2240
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Distance from Long Beach to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2577.521 miles
  • 4148.118 kilometers
  • 2239.804 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
  • 2571.878 miles
  • 4139.037 kilometers
  • 2234.901 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 Long Beach to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Block Island generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W
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