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How far is Portland, OR, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 251 miles / 403 kilometers / 218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Portland (PDX) is 311 miles / 501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 14 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 250.569 miles
  • 403.251 kilometers
  • 217.738 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
  • 250.597 miles
  • 403.297 kilometers
  • 217.763 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 Vancouver to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Portland?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Portland.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Portland generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Portland (PDX)

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