How far is Albany, NY, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 158 miles / 255 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Albany (ALB) is 222 miles / 358 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 158.163 miles
- 254.539 kilometers
- 137.440 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- 158.030 miles
- 254.324 kilometers
- 137.324 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 Albany?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Albany International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Albany?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Block Island to Albany generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Block Island State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Block Island, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BID |
| ICAO Code: | KBID |
| Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |
| Destination | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |