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How far is Block Island, RI, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers / 2338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Block Island (BID) is 3178 miles / 5114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 26 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2691
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4331
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2338
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Distance from Monterey to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2690.984 miles
  • 4330.718 kilometers
  • 2338.401 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
  • 2684.590 miles
  • 4320.429 kilometers
  • 2332.845 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 Monterey to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Monterey to Block Island generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″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