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How far is Block Island, RI, from Pensacola, FL?

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Block Island (BID) is 1389 miles / 2235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 19 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.145 miles
  • 1838.104 kilometers
  • 992.497 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
  • 1141.665 miles
  • 1837.331 kilometers
  • 992.080 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 Pensacola to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Block Island generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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