How far is Seattle, WA, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Seattle (BFI) is 3033 miles / 4881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 13 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Portland to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2487.866 miles
- 4003.833 kilometers
- 2161.897 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- 2480.942 miles
- 3992.690 kilometers
- 2155.880 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 Portland to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Seattle Boeing Field is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Seattle?
The time difference between Portland and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Portland to Seattle generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |