How far is Portland, ME, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PWM) is 3107 miles / 5000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 48 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Portland. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Portland generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PWM)
| AirTran Airways |