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How far is Block Island, RI, from Saint John?

The distance between Saint John (Saint John Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 405 miles / 652 kilometers / 352 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saint John (YSJ) to Block Island (BID) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 16 minutes.

Saint John Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Saint John to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 405.242 miles
  • 652.174 kilometers
  • 352.146 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
  • 404.876 miles
  • 651.584 kilometers
  • 351.827 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 Saint John to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Saint John Airport to Block Island State Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Saint John to Block Island generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saint John to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″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