How far is Seattle, WA, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 135 miles / 217 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Seattle (BFI) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 21 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Portland to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 134.831 miles
- 216.989 kilometers
- 117.165 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- 134.866 miles
- 217.046 kilometers
- 117.195 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 Portland to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Seattle?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Portland to Seattle generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |