How far is Palmdale, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1713 miles / 2757 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1985 miles / 3194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1712.845 miles
- 2756.557 kilometers
- 1488.422 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- 1709.334 miles
- 2750.906 kilometers
- 1485.371 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 Chicago to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Palmdale?
The time difference between Chicago and Palmdale is 2 hours. Palmdale is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Chicago to Palmdale generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |