How far is Block Island, RI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers / 2317 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Block Island (BID) is 3118 miles / 5018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 21 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2665.929 miles
- 4290.397 kilometers
- 2316.629 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- 2659.810 miles
- 4280.549 kilometers
- 2311.312 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 Luis Obispo to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Block Island generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 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 Luis Obispo to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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 |