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

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Oakland (OAK) is 3089 miles / 4972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 35 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2681
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4315
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2330
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Distance from Block Island to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2680.978 miles
  • 4314.616 kilometers
  • 2329.706 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
  • 2674.454 miles
  • 4304.117 kilometers
  • 2324.037 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Block Island to Oakland generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W