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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2624 miles / 4223 kilometers / 2280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2994 miles / 4818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 3 minutes.

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

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Distance from Providence to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2624.349 miles
  • 4223.480 kilometers
  • 2280.497 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
  • 2617.829 miles
  • 4212.987 kilometers
  • 2274.831 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Providence to Sacramento generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W