How far is Portland, ME, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Portland (PWM) is 1091 miles / 1755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from Chicago to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 895.382 miles
- 1440.977 kilometers
- 778.066 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- 893.070 miles
- 1437.256 kilometers
- 776.056 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 Chicago to Portland?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Portland?
The time difference between Chicago and Portland is 1 hour. Portland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Portland generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |