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How far is Milwaukee, WI, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) is 1718 miles / 2764 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Milwaukee (MKE) is 2046 miles / 3292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 23 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Milwaukee

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.723 miles
  • 2764.407 kilometers
  • 1492.660 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
  • 1713.071 miles
  • 2756.921 kilometers
  • 1488.618 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 Milwaukee?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

On average, flying from Portland to Milwaukee generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Milwaukee

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W