How far is Block Island, RI, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 121 miles / 195 kilometers / 105 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Block Island (BID) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 40 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from New York to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 120.863 miles
- 194.511 kilometers
- 105.027 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- 120.597 miles
- 194.082 kilometers
- 104.796 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 New York to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Block Island?
There is no time difference between New York and Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from New York to Block Island generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 94 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |