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How far is Moline, IL, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Moline (MLI) is 1114 miles / 1793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 48 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.228 miles
  • 1582.352 kilometers
  • 854.402 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
  • 980.697 miles
  • 1578.279 kilometers
  • 852.202 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Block Island to Moline generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W