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How far is Block Island, RI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2507 miles / 4034 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Block Island (BID) is 3013 miles / 4849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 16 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2507
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4034
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2178
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Distance from Seattle to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2506.534 miles
  • 4033.875 kilometers
  • 2178.118 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
  • 2499.912 miles
  • 4023.218 kilometers
  • 2172.364 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 Seattle to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Seattle to Block Island generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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