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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 2675 miles / 4305 kilometers / 2325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Block Island (BID) is 3107 miles / 5000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 5 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Block Island State Airport

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2675
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4305
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2325
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Distance from San Jose to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2675.175 miles
  • 4305.277 kilometers
  • 2324.663 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
  • 2668.712 miles
  • 4294.876 kilometers
  • 2319.048 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 Jose to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Block Island State Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from San Jose to Block Island generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 652 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 Jose to Block Island

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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