How far is Chicago, IL, from Providence, RI?
The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 843 miles / 1356 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Chicago (MDW) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Providence to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Providence to Chicago. 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 Providence to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Providence and Chicago?
The time difference between Providence and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Providence.
Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Providence to Chicago 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 Providence to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Providence (PVD) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |