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How far is Columbia, MO, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1185 miles / 1907 kilometers / 1030 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Columbia (COU) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 30 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1185
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1907
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1030
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Distance from Portland to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1185.059 miles
  • 1907.168 kilometers
  • 1029.788 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
  • 1182.370 miles
  • 1902.841 kilometers
  • 1027.452 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Portland to Columbia generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W