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How far is Portland, ME, from Vancouver?

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

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Portland (PWM) is 3163 miles / 5091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 51 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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2502
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4027
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2174
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Distance from Vancouver to Portland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Portland. 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 Vancouver to Portland?

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

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

On average, flying from Vancouver to Portland 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 Vancouver to Portland

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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