How far is Block Island, RI, from Gustavus, AK?
The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2970 miles / 4780 kilometers / 2581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Block Island (BID) is 3999 miles / 6436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 39 minutes.
Gustavus Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Gustavus to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gustavus to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2970.227 miles
- 4780.117 kilometers
- 2581.057 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- 2962.556 miles
- 4767.772 kilometers
- 2574.391 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 Gustavus to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Block Island State Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gustavus and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Gustavus to Block Island generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |
| Destination | 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 |