How far is Providence, RI, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 1571 miles / 2529 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Providence (PVD) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 55 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1571.343 miles
- 2528.832 kilometers
- 1365.460 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- 1569.761 miles
- 2526.286 kilometers
- 1364.085 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 Houston to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Providence?
The time difference between Houston and Providence is 1 hour. Providence is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Houston to Providence generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 Houston (HOU) to Providence (PVD)
| AirTran Airways |