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How far is Block Island, RI, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2560 miles / 4120 kilometers / 2225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Block Island (BID) is 2998 miles / 4825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 4 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2560
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4120
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2225
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Distance from San Diego to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2560.066 miles
  • 4120.027 kilometers
  • 2224.637 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
  • 2554.689 miles
  • 4111.374 kilometers
  • 2219.964 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 San Diego to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from San Diego to Block Island generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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