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How far is Block Island, RI, from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Block Island (BID) is 4636 miles / 7461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 40 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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3638
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1965
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Distance from Panama City to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.812 miles
  • 3638.424 kilometers
  • 1964.592 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
  • 2268.472 miles
  • 3650.752 kilometers
  • 1971.248 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 Panama City to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Panama City to Block Island generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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