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How far is Block Island, RI, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Block Island (BID) is 1372 miles / 2208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 28 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1122
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1806
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975
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Distance from Minneapolis to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1122.123 miles
  • 1805.882 kilometers
  • 975.098 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
  • 1119.333 miles
  • 1801.392 kilometers
  • 972.674 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 Minneapolis to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Block Island generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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