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How far is Seattle, WA, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2496 miles / 4017 kilometers / 2169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Seattle (SEA) is 2943 miles / 4736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 27 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Providence to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2496.018 miles
  • 4016.952 kilometers
  • 2168.981 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
  • 2489.338 miles
  • 4006.201 kilometers
  • 2163.175 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Providence to Seattle generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W