How far is Block Island, RI, from Westerly, RI?
The distance between Westerly (Westerly State Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 17 miles / 28 kilometers / 15 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westerly (WST) to Block Island (BID) is 42 miles / 67 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 33 minutes.
Westerly State Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Westerly to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerly to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 17.173 miles
- 27.637 kilometers
- 14.923 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- 17.163 miles
- 27.621 kilometers
- 14.914 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 Westerly to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Westerly State Airport to Block Island State Airport is 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westerly and Block Island?
There is no time difference between Westerly and Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Westerly to Block Island generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 61 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerly to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Westerly State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerly, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WST |
| ICAO Code: | KWST |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″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 |