How far is Providence, RI, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 615 miles / 990 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Providence (PVD) is 731 miles / 1177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 36 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 614.976 miles
- 989.708 kilometers
- 534.400 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- 613.375 miles
- 987.132 kilometers
- 533.009 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 Detroit to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Detroit to Providence generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Providence (PVD)
| Delta Air Lines |