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How far is Block Island, RI, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1280 miles / 2059 kilometers / 1112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Block Island (BID) is 1474 miles / 2372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 23 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1279.623 miles
  • 2059.353 kilometers
  • 1111.962 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
  • 1276.313 miles
  • 2054.027 kilometers
  • 1109.086 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 Sioux City to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Block Island generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux City to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″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