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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 4263 miles / 6861 kilometers / 3705 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4263.205 miles
  • 6860.964 kilometers
  • 3704.624 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
  • 4253.442 miles
  • 6845.251 kilometers
  • 3696.140 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 Reykjavik to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Palmdale generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 079 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Palmdale

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

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′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