How far is Palmdale, CA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 262 miles / 421 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Palmdale (PMD) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 47 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 261.568 miles
- 420.953 kilometers
- 227.297 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- 261.688 miles
- 421.146 kilometers
- 227.401 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 Modesto to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Palmdale?
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Modesto to Palmdale generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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 |