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How far is Block Island, RI, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2561 miles / 4122 kilometers / 2226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Block Island (BID) is 3188 miles / 5130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 10 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2561
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4122
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2226
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Distance from Nanaimo to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2561.162 miles
  • 4121.791 kilometers
  • 2225.589 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
  • 2554.406 miles
  • 4110.918 kilometers
  • 2219.718 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 Nanaimo to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Block Island generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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