How far is Bedford, MA, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers / 79 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Bedford (BED) is 109 miles / 176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Block Island to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 91.080 miles
• 146.579 kilometers
• 79.146 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

• 91.174 miles
• 146.730 kilometers
• 79.228 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Hanscom Field is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Block Island and Bedford?

There is no time difference between Block Island and Bedford.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Block Island to Bedford generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 85 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 Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Hanscom Field (BED).

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	Hanscom Field
City:	Bedford, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BED
ICAO Code:	KBED
Coordinates:	42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W