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

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

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Arcata (ACV) is 3206 miles / 5160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 55 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Arcata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Arcata. 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 Block Island to Arcata?

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

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

On average, flying from Block Island to Arcata 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 Block Island to Arcata

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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