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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 653 miles / 1050 kilometers / 567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 764 miles / 1230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 31 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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Distance from Palmdale to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 652.523 miles
  • 1050.134 kilometers
  • 567.027 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
  • 651.087 miles
  • 1047.823 kilometers
  • 565.779 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 Palmdale to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Albuquerque generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W