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How far is Portland, OR, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1739 miles / 2799 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Portland (PDX) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 29 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.259 miles
  • 2799.066 kilometers
  • 1511.375 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
  • 1734.657 miles
  • 2791.659 kilometers
  • 1507.376 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 Chicago to Portland?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Portland generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 Chicago (ORD) to Portland (PDX)

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American Airlines
United Airlines