How far is Palmdale, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1660 miles / 2672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 4 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1408.172 miles
- 2266.233 kilometers
- 1223.668 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- 1405.480 miles
- 2261.902 kilometers
- 1221.329 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 Des Moines to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Palmdale?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Palmdale generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
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City: | Des Moines, IA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | DSM |
ICAO Code: | KDSM |
Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
Destination | Palmdale Regional Airport |
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City: | Palmdale, CA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | PMD |
ICAO Code: | KPMD |
Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |