How far is Portland, ME, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2723 miles / 4382 kilometers / 2366 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PWM) is 3214 miles / 5173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 16 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from San Francisco to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2723.120 miles
- 4382.437 kilometers
- 2366.326 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- 2716.473 miles
- 4371.739 kilometers
- 2360.550 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 San Francisco to Portland?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Portland generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |