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How far is Block Island, RI, from Watertown, NY?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ART) to Block Island (BID) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 36 minutes.

Watertown International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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299
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Distance from Watertown to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 298.880 miles
  • 481.001 kilometers
  • 259.720 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
  • 298.552 miles
  • 480.473 kilometers
  • 259.435 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 Watertown to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Watertown International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Watertown and Block Island?

There is no time difference between Watertown and Block Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Watertown to Block Island generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″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