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How far is Providence, RI, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 144 miles / 231 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Providence (PVD) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 27 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 143.692 miles
  • 231.250 kilometers
  • 124.865 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
  • 143.751 miles
  • 231.345 kilometers
  • 124.916 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 Portland to Providence?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Providence?

There is no time difference between Portland and Providence.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from Portland to Providence generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Providence

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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