How far is Palmdale, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1576 miles / 2536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 17 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1365.638 miles
- 2197.782 kilometers
- 1186.707 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- 1363.169 miles
- 2193.807 kilometers
- 1184.561 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 Houston to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Palmdale?
The time difference between Houston and Palmdale is 2 hours. Palmdale is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Houston to Palmdale generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |