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How far is Providence, RI, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Providence (PVD) is 3073 miles / 4945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 40 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2681.046 miles
  • 4314.726 kilometers
  • 2329.766 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
  • 2674.509 miles
  • 4304.205 kilometers
  • 2324.085 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 Oakland to Providence?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from Oakland to Providence generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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