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How far is Memphis, TN, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1085 miles / 1747 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Memphis (MEM) is 1284 miles / 2066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 3 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1085.310 miles
  • 1746.637 kilometers
  • 943.108 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
  • 1083.401 miles
  • 1743.565 kilometers
  • 941.450 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Block Island to Memphis generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W