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

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Columbus (CMH) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 695.766 miles
  • 1119.727 kilometers
  • 604.604 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
  • 694.294 miles
  • 1117.358 kilometers
  • 603.325 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Portland and Columbus.

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

On average, flying from Portland to Columbus generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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