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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers / 1314 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 11 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1511.911 miles
  • 2433.185 kilometers
  • 1313.815 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
  • 1508.973 miles
  • 2428.456 kilometers
  • 1311.261 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 Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Cedar Rapids generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W