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How far is Lewiston, ID, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) is 2262 miles / 3641 kilometers / 1966 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Lewiston (LWS) is 2838 miles / 4567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 55 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport

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2262
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1966
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Distance from Portland to Lewiston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2262.212 miles
  • 3640.678 kilometers
  • 1965.809 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
  • 2255.956 miles
  • 3630.609 kilometers
  • 1960.372 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 Lewiston?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)

On average, flying from Portland to Lewiston generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 546 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 Lewiston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS).

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 Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″W