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How far is Portland, ME, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 3716 miles / 5981 kilometers / 3230 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Bethel to Portland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bethel to Portland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3716.488 miles
  • 5981.107 kilometers
  • 3229.540 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
  • 3705.707 miles
  • 5963.758 kilometers
  • 3220.172 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 Bethel to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Portland International Jetport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Bethel to Portland generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W
Destination Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W