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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 1997 miles / 3214 kilometers / 1735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Great Falls (GTF) is 2355 miles / 3790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 26 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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1997
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3214
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1735
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Distance from Block Island to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1996.844 miles
  • 3213.610 kilometers
  • 1735.210 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
  • 1991.686 miles
  • 3205.308 kilometers
  • 1730.728 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Block Island to Great Falls generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W