How far is Portland, ME, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers / 2279 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Portland (PWM) is 3124 miles / 5027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 33 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from San Diego to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2622.778 miles
- 4220.952 kilometers
- 2279.132 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- 2617.408 miles
- 4212.310 kilometers
- 2274.466 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 San Diego to Portland?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from San Diego to Portland generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |