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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Sacramento (MHR) is 3115 miles / 5013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 19 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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2643
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4253
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2296
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Distance from Portland to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2642.613 miles
  • 4252.874 kilometers
  • 2296.368 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
  • 2636.029 miles
  • 4242.277 kilometers
  • 2290.646 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Portland to Sacramento 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W