How far is Portland, OR, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 2320 miles / 3734 kilometers / 2016 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Portland (PDX) is 2791 miles / 4491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 20 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Portland International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2319.944 miles
- 3733.588 kilometers
- 2015.976 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- 2315.300 miles
- 3726.114 kilometers
- 2011.940 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 Columbia to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Portland?
The time difference between Columbia and Portland is 3 hours. Portland is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Portland International Airport (PDX)
On average, flying from Columbia to Portland generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Portland International Airport (PDX).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |