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How far is Block Island, RI, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Block Island (BID) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 26 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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781
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1257
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679
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Distance from Indianapolis to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 781.289 miles
  • 1257.362 kilometers
  • 678.921 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
  • 779.366 miles
  • 1254.268 kilometers
  • 677.250 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 Indianapolis to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Block Island?

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Block Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Block Island generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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