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How far is Block Island, RI, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2968 miles / 4776 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Block Island (BID) is 4086 miles / 6575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 45 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2967.706 miles
  • 4776.060 kilometers
  • 2578.866 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
  • 2959.973 miles
  • 4763.614 kilometers
  • 2572.146 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 Sitka to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Block Island State Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Sitka to Block Island generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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