How far is Block Island, RI, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 213 miles / 342 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Block Island (BID) is 280 miles / 451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Block Island State Airport
Search flights
Distance from Philadelphia to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 212.598 miles
- 342.143 kilometers
- 184.743 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- 212.207 miles
- 341.513 kilometers
- 184.402 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 Philadelphia to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Block Island?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Block Island generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |