How far is Gustavus, AK, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2970 miles / 4780 kilometers / 2581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Gustavus (GST) is 4010 miles / 6454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 53 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Gustavus Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Gustavus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2970.227 miles
- 4780.117 kilometers
- 2581.057 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- 2962.556 miles
- 4767.772 kilometers
- 2574.391 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 Gustavus?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Gustavus Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Gustavus?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gustavus Airport (GST)
On average, flying from Block Island to Gustavus generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 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 Gustavus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Gustavus Airport (GST).
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 | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |