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How far is Block Island, RI, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 123 miles / 198 kilometers / 107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Block Island (BID) is 176 miles / 283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 33 minutes.

New York LaGuardia 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)
  • 123.010 miles
  • 197.965 kilometers
  • 106.892 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
  • 122.718 miles
  • 197.495 kilometers
  • 106.639 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 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 95 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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