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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 7961 miles / 12811 kilometers / 6918 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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12811
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6918
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Distance from Melbourne to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7960.697 miles
  • 12811.499 kilometers
  • 6917.656 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
  • 7967.027 miles
  • 12821.688 kilometers
  • 6923.157 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 Melbourne to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Palmdale generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Palmdale

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

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
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