How far is Block Island, RI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Block Island (BID) is 965 miles / 1553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 7 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 839.312 miles
- 1350.741 kilometers
- 729.342 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- 837.150 miles
- 1347.262 kilometers
- 727.463 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 Chicago to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Chicago to Block Island generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |