How far is Providence, RI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 843 miles / 1356 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Providence (PVD) is 956 miles / 1538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 842.686 miles
- 1356.171 kilometers
- 732.274 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- 840.493 miles
- 1352.643 kilometers
- 730.369 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 Chicago to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Providence?
The time difference between Chicago and Providence is 1 hour. Providence is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Chicago to Providence generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Providence (PVD)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |