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How far is Portland, OR, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 2034 miles / 3273 kilometers / 1767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Portland (PDX) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 23 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2033.512 miles
  • 3272.620 kilometers
  • 1767.073 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
  • 2028.371 miles
  • 3264.346 kilometers
  • 1762.606 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 Columbus to Portland?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Columbus to Portland generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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