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How far is Block Island, RI, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 3540 miles / 5697 kilometers / 3076 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Block Island (BID) is 5013 miles / 8068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 24 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3539.987 miles
  • 5697.056 kilometers
  • 3076.164 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
  • 3530.821 miles
  • 5682.306 kilometers
  • 3068.200 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 Wainwright to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Block Island State Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Block Island generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 881 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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