How far is Block Island, RI, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3855 miles / 6204 kilometers / 3350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Block Island (BID) is 5290 miles / 8513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 193 hours 39 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Wales to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3855.212 miles
- 6204.362 kilometers
- 3350.088 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- 3844.709 miles
- 6187.460 kilometers
- 3340.961 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 Wales to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Block Island State Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Wales to Block Island generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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 |