How far is Columbia, MO, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers / 960 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Columbia (COU) is 1281 miles / 2062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 5 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1104.650 miles
- 1777.762 kilometers
- 959.915 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- 1101.983 miles
- 1773.470 kilometers
- 957.597 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Block Island to Columbia generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |