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How far is Portland, ME, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2479 miles / 3990 kilometers / 2154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Portland (PWM) is 3119 miles / 5019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 54 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Bellingham to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2479.203 miles
  • 3989.891 kilometers
  • 2154.369 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
  • 2472.284 miles
  • 3978.755 kilometers
  • 2148.356 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 Bellingham to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Portland generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Portland

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′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