How far is Sandspit from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2862 miles / 4607 kilometers / 2487 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3669 miles / 5904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 16 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Sandspit Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Sandspit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2862.437 miles
- 4606.646 kilometers
- 2487.390 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- 2854.886 miles
- 4594.494 kilometers
- 2480.828 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 Sandspit?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Sandspit?
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)
On average, flying from Block Island to Sandspit generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 701 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 Sandspit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).
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 | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |