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How far is Portland, ME, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 3203 miles / 5154 kilometers / 2783 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Portland International Jetport

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3203
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5154
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2783
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Distance from London to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3202.664 miles
  • 5154.188 kilometers
  • 2783.039 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
  • 3193.577 miles
  • 5139.565 kilometers
  • 2775.143 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 London to Portland?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Jetport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from London to Portland generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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