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How far is Block Island, RI, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Block Island (BID) is 1690 miles / 2719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 0 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1511
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2432
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1313
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Distance from North Platte to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1511.099 miles
  • 2431.878 kilometers
  • 1313.109 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
  • 1507.222 miles
  • 2425.638 kilometers
  • 1309.740 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 North Platte to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from North Platte to Block Island generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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