How far is the equator from Portland Oregon?

Answer 1

Portland, Oregon, is located at approximately 45.5 degrees north latitude. The equator is at 0 degrees latitude, so the distance from Portland to the equator can be roughly calculated as 45.5 degrees of latitude. Since each degree of latitude is about 69 miles (111 kilometers), the equator is approximately 3,145 miles (5,065 kilometers) south of Portland.