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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 13 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.837 miles
  • 2882.073 kilometers
  • 1556.195 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
  • 1786.968 miles
  • 2875.846 kilometers
  • 1552.833 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 Birmingham to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Palmdale generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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