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How far is Block Island, RI, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2529 miles / 4070 kilometers / 2198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Block Island (BID) is 3139 miles / 5052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 50 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2529
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4070
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2198
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Distance from Vancouver to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2529.016 miles
  • 4070.057 kilometers
  • 2197.655 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
  • 2522.357 miles
  • 4059.340 kilometers
  • 2191.868 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 Vancouver to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Block Island generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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