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How far is Block Island, RI, from Alexandria, LA?

The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1348 miles / 2170 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Block Island (BID) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.

Alexandria International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1348
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2170
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1172
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Distance from Alexandria to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.342 miles
  • 2169.947 kilometers
  • 1171.678 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
  • 1346.755 miles
  • 2167.392 kilometers
  • 1170.298 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 Alexandria to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Block Island generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′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