How far is Providence, RI, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2593 miles / 4172 kilometers / 2253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Providence (PVD) is 2973 miles / 4784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 23 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2592.504 miles
- 4172.231 kilometers
- 2252.824 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- 2586.822 miles
- 4163.087 kilometers
- 2247.887 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 Los Angeles to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Providence generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |