How far is Wales, AK, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3855 miles / 6204 kilometers / 3350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Wales (WAA) is 5298 miles / 8527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 193 hours 47 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Block Island to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3855.212 miles
- 6204.362 kilometers
- 3350.088 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- 3844.709 miles
- 6187.460 kilometers
- 3340.961 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Wales?
The time difference between Block Island and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Block Island to Wales generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |