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How far is Portland, ME, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2262 miles / 3641 kilometers / 1966 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Portland (PWM) is 2840 miles / 4571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 56 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Portland International Jetport

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2262
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1966
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Distance from Lewiston to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2262.212 miles
  • 3640.678 kilometers
  • 1965.809 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
  • 2255.956 miles
  • 3630.609 kilometers
  • 1960.372 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 Lewiston to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Portland International Jetport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Portland generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″W
Destination Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W