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How far is Block Island, RI, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 956 miles / 1538 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Block Island (BID) is 1116 miles / 1796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 3 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 955.913 miles
  • 1538.393 kilometers
  • 830.666 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
  • 953.530 miles
  • 1534.557 kilometers
  • 828.595 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 Springfield to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Springfield to Block Island generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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