How far is Chicago, IL, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Chicago (MDW) is 969 miles / 1560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 9 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 839.312 miles
- 1350.741 kilometers
- 729.342 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- 837.150 miles
- 1347.262 kilometers
- 727.463 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Block Island to Chicago generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |