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How far is Block Island, RI, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Block Island (BID) is 1441 miles / 2319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 56 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Block Island State Airport

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987
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1589
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858
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Distance from Goose Bay to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.274 miles
  • 1588.863 kilometers
  • 857.918 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
  • 986.606 miles
  • 1587.789 kilometers
  • 857.338 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 Goose Bay to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Block Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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