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How far is Block Island, RI, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2582 miles / 4155 kilometers / 2244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Block Island (BID) is 3250 miles / 5230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 41 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2582
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4155
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2244
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Distance from Powell River to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2582.029 miles
  • 4155.374 kilometers
  • 2243.722 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
  • 2575.230 miles
  • 4144.431 kilometers
  • 2237.814 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 Powell River to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Powell River to Block Island generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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