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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2653 miles / 4270 kilometers / 2305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Portland (PWM) is 3125 miles / 5029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 30 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Sacramento to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2653.022 miles
  • 4269.625 kilometers
  • 2305.413 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
  • 2646.389 miles
  • 4258.950 kilometers
  • 2299.649 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 Sacramento to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Portland generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Portland

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
Destination 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