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How far is Vancouver from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Vancouver (YVR) is 3162 miles / 5088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 55 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2502.228 miles
  • 4026.945 kilometers
  • 2174.376 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
  • 2495.238 miles
  • 4015.696 kilometers
  • 2168.303 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Portland to Vancouver generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W