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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 5115 miles / 8231 kilometers / 4445 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5114.747 miles
  • 8231.387 kilometers
  • 4444.594 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
  • 5102.258 miles
  • 8211.288 kilometers
  • 4433.741 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 Edinburgh to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Palmdale generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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