How far is Chicago, IL, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers / 736 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Chicago (ORD) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 32 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 846.683 miles
- 1362.604 kilometers
- 735.747 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- 844.503 miles
- 1359.096 kilometers
- 733.853 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 O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Block Island to Chicago generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |