How far is Providence, RI, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 49 miles / 78 kilometers / 42 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Providence (PVD) is 62 miles / 99 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 48.549 miles
- 78.132 kilometers
- 42.188 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- 48.567 miles
- 78.161 kilometers
- 42.204 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 Boston to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Boston to Providence generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 71 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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 |