How far is Block Island, RI, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers / 2339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Block Island (BID) is 3089 miles / 4972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 47 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2691.419 miles
- 4331.419 kilometers
- 2338.779 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- 2684.882 miles
- 4320.900 kilometers
- 2333.099 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 Francisco to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Block Island generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 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 Francisco to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |