How far is Portland, OR, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 135 miles / 217 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Portland (PDX) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Portland International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 134.831 miles
- 216.989 kilometers
- 117.165 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- 134.866 miles
- 217.046 kilometers
- 117.195 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 Seattle to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Portland International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Portland International Airport (PDX)
On average, flying from Seattle to Portland generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Portland International Airport (PDX).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |