How far is Block Island, RI, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2560 miles / 4120 kilometers / 2225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Block Island (BID) is 2996 miles / 4821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 7 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2560.066 miles
- 4120.027 kilometers
- 2224.637 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- 2554.689 miles
- 4111.374 kilometers
- 2219.964 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 San Diego to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from San Diego to Block Island generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |