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How far is Yellowknife from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2185 miles / 3517 kilometers / 1899 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3581 miles / 5763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 9 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Yellowknife Airport

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2185
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3517
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1899
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Distance from Portland to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2185.439 miles
  • 3517.123 kilometers
  • 1899.094 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
  • 2180.293 miles
  • 3508.841 kilometers
  • 1894.623 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Portland to Yellowknife generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W