How far is Portland, ME, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Portland (PWM) is 3035 miles / 4885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 16 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Portland International Jetport
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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)- 2487.866 miles
- 4003.833 kilometers
- 2161.897 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- 2480.942 miles
- 3992.690 kilometers
- 2155.880 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 Jetport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Portland?
The time difference between Seattle and Portland is 3 hours. Portland is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Seattle to Portland generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 Jetport (PWM).
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 Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |