How far is Block Island, RI, from Plaisance?
The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 9159 miles / 14741 kilometers / 7959 nautical miles.
Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Plaisance to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Plaisance to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9159.326 miles
- 14740.507 kilometers
- 7959.237 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- 9158.250 miles
- 14738.775 kilometers
- 7958.302 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 Plaisance to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 17 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Plaisance and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Plaisance to Block Island generates about 1 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 172 kilograms equals 2 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Plaisance to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
Origin | Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
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City: | Plaisance |
Country: | Mauritius |
IATA Code: | MRU |
ICAO Code: | FIMP |
Coordinates: | 20°25′48″S, 57°41′0″E |
Destination | Block Island State Airport |
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City: | Block Island, RI |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | BID |
ICAO Code: | KBID |
Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |