How far is Providence, RI, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2624 miles / 4223 kilometers / 2280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Providence (PVD) is 2990 miles / 4812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 6 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Providence. 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 Sacramento to Providence?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Providence 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 Sacramento to Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | 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 |