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How far is Chicago, IL, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Chicago (ORD) is 974 miles / 1568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 37 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 849.406 miles
  • 1366.987 kilometers
  • 738.114 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
  • 847.193 miles
  • 1363.425 kilometers
  • 736.191 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 O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Providence to Chicago generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Providence (PVD) to Chicago (ORD)

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