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How far is Salt Lake City, UT, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers / 1846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 27 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Salt Lake City International Airport

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2124
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3419
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1846
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Distance from Portland to Salt Lake City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2124.399 miles
  • 3418.889 kilometers
  • 1846.053 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
  • 2118.887 miles
  • 3410.018 kilometers
  • 1841.262 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 Salt Lake City?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

On average, flying from Portland to Salt Lake City generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 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 Salt Lake City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

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 Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W