Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Portland, ME (PWM)
Distance from Los Angeles to Portland (Los Angeles International Airport – Portland International Jetport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.
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How far is Portland from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Portland. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2642.248 miles
- 4252.287 kilometers
- 2296.051 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2636.536 miles
- 4243.093 kilometers
- 2291.087 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Portland is 3 hours. Portland is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA
Portland, ME
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 296 kg (653 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |
Los Angeles to Portland flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
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