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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1675 miles / 2695 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1966 miles / 3164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 40 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1674.828 miles
  • 2695.375 kilometers
  • 1455.386 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
  • 1671.252 miles
  • 2689.619 kilometers
  • 1452.278 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 Champaign to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Champaign to Palmdale generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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