How far is Block Island, RI, from Salisbury, MD?
The distance between Salisbury (Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 286 miles / 460 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salisbury (SBY) to Block Island (BID) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.
Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Salisbury to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salisbury to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 286.135 miles
- 460.490 kilometers
- 248.645 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- 285.953 miles
- 460.197 kilometers
- 248.486 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 Salisbury to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salisbury and Block Island?
There is no time difference between Salisbury and Block Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Salisbury to Block Island generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salisbury to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salisbury, MD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBY |
| ICAO Code: | KSBY |
| Coordinates: | 38°20′25″N, 75°30′37″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 |