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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Pensacola (PNS) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 21 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Block Island to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.145 miles
  • 1838.104 kilometers
  • 992.497 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
  • 1141.665 miles
  • 1837.331 kilometers
  • 992.080 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Block Island to Pensacola generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W