How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 3105 miles / 4997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 45 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2642.248 miles
- 4252.287 kilometers
- 2296.051 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- 2636.536 miles
- 4243.093 kilometers
- 2291.087 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Portland to Los Angeles generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |