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How far is Block Island, RI, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 880 miles / 1417 kilometers / 765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Block Island (BID) is 1041 miles / 1676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 39 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Block Island State Airport

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880
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1417
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765
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Distance from Champaign to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 880.372 miles
  • 1416.821 kilometers
  • 765.022 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
  • 878.167 miles
  • 1413.273 kilometers
  • 763.106 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 Champaign to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Champaign to Block Island generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W
Destination 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