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How far is Block Island, RI, from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 9192 miles / 14793 kilometers / 7988 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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9192
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14793
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7988
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
17 h 54 min
CO2 emission
1 176 kg

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Distance from Penang to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9191.974 miles
  • 14793.048 kilometers
  • 7987.607 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
  • 9185.284 miles
  • 14782.282 kilometers
  • 7981.794 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 Penang to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 17 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Penang to Block Island generates about 1 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 176 kilograms equals 2 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Block Island

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E
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