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How far is San Jose, CA, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2676 miles / 4306 kilometers / 2325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to San Jose (SJC) is 3101 miles / 4991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 8 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Providence to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2675.708 miles
  • 4306.135 kilometers
  • 2325.127 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
  • 2669.234 miles
  • 4295.715 kilometers
  • 2319.501 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Providence to San Jose generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 652 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 San Jose

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

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W