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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2614 miles / 4206 kilometers / 2271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2997 miles / 4823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 54 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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4206
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Distance from Block Island to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2613.573 miles
  • 4206.137 kilometers
  • 2271.132 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
  • 2607.116 miles
  • 4195.747 kilometers
  • 2265.522 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Block Island to Sacramento generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W