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

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2613 miles / 4205 kilometers / 2271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Providence to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2613.069 miles
  • 4205.327 kilometers
  • 2270.695 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
  • 2606.595 miles
  • 4194.908 kilometers
  • 2265.069 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Providence to Sacramento generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W