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How far is Block Island, RI, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2700 miles / 4345 kilometers / 2346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Block Island (BID) is 3199 miles / 5149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 58 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2700
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4345
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2346
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Distance from Arcata to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2699.953 miles
  • 4345.154 kilometers
  • 2346.195 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
  • 2693.044 miles
  • 4334.034 kilometers
  • 2340.191 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 Arcata to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Arcata to Block Island generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′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