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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2479 miles / 3990 kilometers / 2154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Bellingham (BLI) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 54 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2479.203 miles
  • 3989.891 kilometers
  • 2154.369 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
  • 2472.284 miles
  • 3978.755 kilometers
  • 2148.356 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Bellingham International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Portland to Bellingham generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 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 Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W