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How far is Rochester, MN, from Block Island, RI?

The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1082 miles / 1741 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Rochester (RST) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 39 minutes.

Block Island State Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1082
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Distance from Block Island to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1081.550 miles
  • 1740.587 kilometers
  • 939.842 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
  • 1078.809 miles
  • 1736.175 kilometers
  • 937.459 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Block Island to Rochester generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W