How far is Block Island, RI, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Block Island (BID) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 18 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1127.876 miles
- 1815.140 kilometers
- 980.097 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- 1126.688 miles
- 1813.228 kilometers
- 979.065 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 Meridian to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Meridian to Block Island generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |