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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Charlottesville, VA?

The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2206 miles / 3550 kilometers / 1917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2529 miles / 4070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 47 minutes.

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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1917
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Distance from Charlottesville to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2206.009 miles
  • 3550.227 kilometers
  • 1916.969 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
  • 2201.066 miles
  • 3542.272 kilometers
  • 1912.674 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 Charlottesville to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Charlottesville to Palmdale generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″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