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How far is Columbus, OH, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 617 miles / 994 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Columbus (LCK) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 16 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Providence to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 617.492 miles
  • 993.757 kilometers
  • 536.586 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
  • 616.030 miles
  • 991.405 kilometers
  • 535.316 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 Providence to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Providence and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Providence and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Providence to Columbus 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 Providence to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W