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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2179 miles / 3507 kilometers / 1894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2511 miles / 4041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 54 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2179
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3507
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1894
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Distance from Buffalo to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2179.041 miles
  • 3506.827 kilometers
  • 1893.535 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
  • 2174.371 miles
  • 3499.311 kilometers
  • 1889.477 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 Buffalo to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Palmdale generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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