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How far is Block Island, RI, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3816 miles / 6142 kilometers / 3316 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3816.493 miles
  • 6142.050 kilometers
  • 3316.442 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
  • 3806.232 miles
  • 6125.536 kilometers
  • 3307.525 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 Zurich to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Block Island State Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Zurich to Block Island generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 956 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Block Island

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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