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How far is Providence, RI, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Providence (PVD) is 2989 miles / 4810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 9 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2567.141 miles
  • 4131.413 kilometers
  • 2230.784 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
  • 2561.780 miles
  • 4122.785 kilometers
  • 2226.126 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 San Diego to Providence?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from San Diego to Providence generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Providence

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

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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