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How far is Portland, OR, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 2544 miles / 4093 kilometers / 2210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Portland (PDX) is 3071 miles / 4943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 18 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Portland International Airport

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2544
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2210
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Distance from Block Island to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2543.564 miles
  • 4093.470 kilometers
  • 2210.297 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
  • 2536.847 miles
  • 4082.659 kilometers
  • 2204.459 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Portland International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Block Island to Portland generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W