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How far is Block Island, RI, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2335 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Block Island (BID) is 2916 miles / 4693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 23 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2335
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3757
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2029
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.774 miles
  • 3757.454 kilometers
  • 2028.863 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
  • 2329.072 miles
  • 3748.279 kilometers
  • 2023.909 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 Grande Prairie to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Block Island State Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Block Island generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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