How far is Portland, OR, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1953 miles / 3143 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Portland (PDX) is 2366 miles / 3808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Portland International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1953.192 miles
- 3143.358 kilometers
- 1697.278 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- 1947.968 miles
- 3134.950 kilometers
- 1692.737 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 Detroit to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Portland?
The time difference between Detroit and Portland is 3 hours. Portland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Portland International Airport (PDX)
On average, flying from Detroit to Portland generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Portland International Airport (PDX).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Portland (PDX)
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |