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How far is Block Island, RI, from Castries?

The distance between Castries (George F. L. Charles Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1975 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

George F. L. Charles Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Castries to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.322 miles
  • 3178.973 kilometers
  • 1716.508 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
  • 1980.856 miles
  • 3187.879 kilometers
  • 1721.317 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 Castries to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from George F. L. Charles Airport to Block Island State Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Castries to Block Island generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castries to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin George F. L. Charles Airport
City: Castries
Country: Saint Lucia Flag of Saint Lucia
IATA Code: SLU
ICAO Code: TLPC
Coordinates: 14°1′12″N, 60°59′34″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