How far is Block Island, RI, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2551 miles / 4105 kilometers / 2216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Block Island (BID) is 2938 miles / 4728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 47 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2550.563 miles
- 4104.734 kilometers
- 2216.379 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- 2544.837 miles
- 4095.518 kilometers
- 2211.403 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 Palmdale to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Block Island generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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 |