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How far is Portland, OR, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 2363 miles / 3803 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Portland (PDX) is 2830 miles / 4555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 18 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Portland International Airport

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2363
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2053
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Distance from Raleigh to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2362.981 miles
  • 3802.849 kilometers
  • 2053.374 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
  • 2357.723 miles
  • 3794.388 kilometers
  • 2048.806 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 Raleigh to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Portland generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W