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How far is Providence, RI, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 1326 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Providence (PVD) is 1486 miles / 2392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 9 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.347 miles
  • 2134.548 kilometers
  • 1152.564 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
  • 1325.524 miles
  • 2133.224 kilometers
  • 1151.849 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 Orleans to Providence?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Providence generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Orleans to Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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