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How far is Columbia, MO, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1115 miles / 1794 kilometers / 969 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Columbia (COU) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 10 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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969
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Distance from Providence to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1114.562 miles
  • 1793.713 kilometers
  • 968.528 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
  • 1111.900 miles
  • 1789.430 kilometers
  • 966.215 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 Providence to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Providence to Columbia 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 Providence to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W