How far is Palmdale, CA, from Alamosa, CO?
The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Palmdale (PMD) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 41 minutes.
San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Alamosa to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alamosa to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 710.449 miles
- 1143.357 kilometers
- 617.364 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- 709.065 miles
- 1141.130 kilometers
- 616.161 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 Alamosa to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alamosa and Palmdale?
The time difference between Alamosa and Palmdale is 1 hour. Palmdale is 1 hour behind Alamosa.
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Alamosa to Palmdale generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alamosa, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALS |
| ICAO Code: | KALS |
| Coordinates: | 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W |
| Destination | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |