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How far is Block Island, RI, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to Block Island (BID) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Moline to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.228 miles
  • 1582.352 kilometers
  • 854.402 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
  • 980.697 miles
  • 1578.279 kilometers
  • 852.202 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 Moline to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Moline to Block Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moline to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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