How far is Block Island, RI, from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3390 miles / 5455 kilometers / 2946 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3389.663 miles
• 5455.134 kilometers
• 2945.537 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

• 3388.318 miles
• 5452.969 kilometers
• 2944.368 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 Praia to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Block Island?

The time difference between Praia and Block Island is 4 hours. Block Island is 4 hours behind Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Praia to Block Island generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 840 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin	Nelson Mandela International Airport
City:	Praia
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	RAI
ICAO Code:	GVNP
Coordinates:	14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W

Destination	Block Island State Airport
City:	Block Island, RI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BID
ICAO Code:	KBID
Coordinates:	41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W