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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2634 miles / 4238 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Long Beach (LGB) is 3097 miles / 4984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 38 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Portland to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2633.638 miles
  • 4238.429 kilometers
  • 2288.569 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
  • 2627.977 miles
  • 4229.319 kilometers
  • 2283.649 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Long Beach Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Portland to Long Beach generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W