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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers / 1231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1871 miles / 3011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 13 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1416.271 miles
  • 2279.268 kilometers
  • 1230.706 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
  • 1414.897 miles
  • 2277.057 kilometers
  • 1229.512 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 Grand Forks to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Palmdale generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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