How far is Providence, RI, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2692 miles / 4332 kilometers / 2339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Providence (PVD) is 3080 miles / 4957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2691.541 miles
- 4331.616 kilometers
- 2338.886 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- 2684.992 miles
- 4321.075 kilometers
- 2333.194 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 San Francisco to Providence?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Providence generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Providence, RI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PVD |
| ICAO Code: | KPVD |
| Coordinates: | 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W |