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How far is Providence, RI, from New York, NY?

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

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Providence (PVD) is 167 miles / 268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from New York to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 143.711 miles
  • 231.280 kilometers
  • 124.881 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
  • 143.456 miles
  • 230.870 kilometers
  • 124.660 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 New York to Providence?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Providence?

There is no time difference between New York and Providence.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from New York 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 New York to Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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