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How far is Block Island, RI, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2563 miles / 4126 kilometers / 2228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Block Island (BID) is 3193 miles / 5138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 9 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2563
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4126
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2228
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Distance from Nanaimo to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2563.500 miles
  • 4125.553 kilometers
  • 2227.620 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
  • 2556.739 miles
  • 4114.673 kilometers
  • 2221.746 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 Nanaimo to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Block Island generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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