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How far is Providence, RI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2495 miles / 4015 kilometers / 2168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Providence (PVD) is 3002 miles / 4831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 19 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Providence

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Providence. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2494.715 miles
  • 4014.855 kilometers
  • 2167.848 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
  • 2488.038 miles
  • 4004.110 kilometers
  • 2162.046 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 Seattle to Providence?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from Seattle to Providence generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W