Providence, Rhode Island is 4.3% larger than Hartford, Connecticut.
Area: 47 km2 calculated
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut and the historic seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. Wikipedia
Area: 49 km2 calculated
Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is located in Providence County, and is the third-largest city in the New England region after Boston and Worcester. Wikipedia