How far is Portland, ME, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Portland (PWM) is 537 miles / 865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 55 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 481.614 miles
- 775.082 kilometers
- 418.511 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- 481.240 miles
- 774.480 kilometers
- 418.186 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 Washington D.C. to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Portland International Jetport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Portland?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Portland generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Portland (PWM)
| American Airlines |