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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2172 miles / 3495 kilometers / 1887 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2172
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3495
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1887
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Distance from Lynchburg to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2171.719 miles
  • 3495.043 kilometers
  • 1887.172 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
  • 2166.857 miles
  • 3487.218 kilometers
  • 1882.947 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 Lynchburg to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Palmdale generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Palmdale

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

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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