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How far is Block Island, RI, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 5130 miles / 8256 kilometers / 4458 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5129.887 miles
  • 8255.753 kilometers
  • 4457.750 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
  • 5121.272 miles
  • 8241.889 kilometers
  • 4450.264 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 Lihue to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Block Island State Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Lihue to Block Island generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″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