How far is Block Island, RI, from Valparaiso, FL?
The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1114 miles / 1792 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Block Island (BID) is 1383 miles / 2226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 19 minutes.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Block Island State Airport
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Distance from Valparaiso to Block Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Block Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1113.757 miles
- 1792.419 kilometers
- 967.829 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- 1113.390 miles
- 1791.828 kilometers
- 967.510 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 Valparaiso to Block Island?
The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Block Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Block Island State Airport (BID)
On average, flying from Valparaiso to Block Island generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Block Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Block Island State Airport (BID).
Airport information
| Origin | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″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 |