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How far is Palmdale, CA, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2531 miles / 4074 kilometers / 2200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Palmdale (PMD) is 3720 miles / 5987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 34 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2200
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Distance from McGrath to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2531.490 miles
  • 4074.039 kilometers
  • 2199.805 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
  • 2528.410 miles
  • 4069.082 kilometers
  • 2197.128 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 McGrath to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from McGrath to Palmdale generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Palmdale

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

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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