How far is Providence, RI, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers / 310 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Providence (PVD) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 17 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 357.063 miles
- 574.637 kilometers
- 310.279 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- 356.598 miles
- 573.888 kilometers
- 309.875 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 Washington D.C. to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Providence?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Providence.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Providence generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Providence, RI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PVD |
| ICAO Code: | KPVD |
| Coordinates: | 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Providence (PVD)
| American Airlines |