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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1779 miles / 2864 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 44 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1779.300 miles
  • 2863.506 kilometers
  • 1546.170 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
  • 1775.437 miles
  • 2857.288 kilometers
  • 1542.812 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 Indianapolis to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Palmdale generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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