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How far is Block Island, RI, from Postville?

The distance between Postville (Postville Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1092 miles / 1758 kilometers / 949 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Postville (YSO) to Block Island (BID) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 55 minutes.

Postville Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1092
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1758
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949
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Distance from Postville to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1092.110 miles
  • 1757.580 kilometers
  • 949.017 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
  • 1091.358 miles
  • 1756.370 kilometers
  • 948.364 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 Postville to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Postville Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Postville Airport (YSO) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Postville to Block Island generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Postville Airport
City: Postville
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSO
ICAO Code: CCD4
Coordinates: 54°54′37″N, 59°47′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