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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2684 miles / 4320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 24 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2366.514 miles
  • 3808.535 kilometers
  • 2056.445 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
  • 2361.210 miles
  • 3799.999 kilometers
  • 2051.835 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 Philadelphia to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Palmdale generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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