How far is Skagway, AK, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers / 2564 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Skagway (SGY) is 3921 miles / 6311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 29 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2950.286 miles
- 4748.024 kilometers
- 2563.728 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- 2942.743 miles
- 4735.887 kilometers
- 2557.174 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Skagway?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Block Island to Skagway generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |