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How far is Block Island, RI, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1717 miles / 2763 kilometers / 1492 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Block Island (BID) is 2503 miles / 4028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1717
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2763
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1492
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1716.957 miles
  • 2763.174 kilometers
  • 1491.995 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
  • 1714.854 miles
  • 2759.791 kilometers
  • 1490.168 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 Rankin Inlet to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Block Island State Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Block Island generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Rankin Inlet Airport
City: Rankin Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRT
ICAO Code: CYRT
Coordinates: 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″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