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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 653 miles / 1050 kilometers / 567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Palmdale (PMD) is 765 miles / 1231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 32 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Palmdale

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 652.523 miles
  • 1050.134 kilometers
  • 567.027 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
  • 651.087 miles
  • 1047.823 kilometers
  • 565.779 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 Albuquerque to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Palmdale generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W