How far is Block Island, RI, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1082 miles / 1741 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Block Island (BID) is 1315 miles / 2116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 24 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1081.550 miles
- 1740.587 kilometers
- 939.842 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- 1078.809 miles
- 1736.175 kilometers
- 937.459 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 Rochester to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Rochester to Block Island generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |