How far is Portland, OR, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers / 1522 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Portland (PDX) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Portland International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1751.247 miles
- 2818.359 kilometers
- 1521.792 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- 1746.635 miles
- 2810.937 kilometers
- 1517.785 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 Chicago to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Portland?
The time difference between Chicago and Portland is 2 hours. Portland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Portland International Airport (PDX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Portland generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Portland International Airport (PDX).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Portland (PDX)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |