How far is Block Island, RI, from Sandspit?
The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2862 miles / 4607 kilometers / 2487 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Block Island (BID) is 3658 miles / 5887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 4 minutes.
Sandspit Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Sandspit to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandspit to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2862.437 miles
- 4606.646 kilometers
- 2487.390 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- 2854.886 miles
- 4594.494 kilometers
- 2480.828 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 Sandspit to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sandspit and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Sandspit to Block Island generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 701 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |
| Destination | Block Island State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Block Island, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BID |
| ICAO Code: | KBID |
| Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |