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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3088 miles / 4970 kilometers / 2684 nautical miles.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3088.262 miles
  • 4970.075 kilometers
  • 2683.626 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
  • 3081.669 miles
  • 4959.465 kilometers
  • 2677.897 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Adak Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Adak Island generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palmdale to Adak Island

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

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W