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How far is Lugano from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 3728 miles / 5999 kilometers / 3239 nautical miles.

Portland International Jetport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Portland to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3727.848 miles
  • 5999.390 kilometers
  • 3239.412 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
  • 3717.557 miles
  • 5982.829 kilometers
  • 3230.469 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Lugano Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Portland to Lugano generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 932 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E