How far is Palmdale, CA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1643 miles / 2644 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 4 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1642.854 miles
- 2643.917 kilometers
- 1427.601 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- 1639.342 miles
- 2638.266 kilometers
- 1424.550 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 Decatur to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Palmdale?
The time difference between Decatur and Palmdale is 2 hours. Palmdale is 2 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Decatur to Palmdale generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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 |