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How far is Portland, OR, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 2037 miles / 3278 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Portland (PDX) is 2441 miles / 3929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 33 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Portland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Portland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2037.011 miles
  • 3278.251 kilometers
  • 1770.114 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
  • 2031.890 miles
  • 3270.010 kilometers
  • 1765.664 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 Columbus to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Columbus to Portland generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W
Destination Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W