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How far is Block Island, RI, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Block Island (BID) is 332 miles / 535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 51 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 258.821 miles
  • 416.532 kilometers
  • 224.909 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
  • 258.935 miles
  • 416.716 kilometers
  • 225.009 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 Plattsburgh to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Plattsburgh and Block Island?

There is no time difference between Plattsburgh and Block Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Block Island generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″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