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How far is Arcata, CA, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 548 miles / 882 kilometers / 476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Arcata (ACV) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 48 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 547.753 miles
  • 881.523 kilometers
  • 475.984 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
  • 547.922 miles
  • 881.794 kilometers
  • 476.131 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 Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palmdale and Arcata?

There is no time difference between Palmdale and Arcata.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Arcata generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 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 Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

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 Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W