How far is Block Island, RI, from Shannon?
The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2968 miles / 4777 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.
Shannon Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Shannon to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2968.188 miles
- 4776.835 kilometers
- 2579.285 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- 2960.291 miles
- 4764.126 kilometers
- 2572.422 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 Shannon to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Block Island State Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shannon and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Shannon to Block Island generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shannon to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shannon |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SNN |
| ICAO Code: | EINN |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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 |