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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 795.873 miles
  • 1280.833 kilometers
  • 691.594 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
  • 794.483 miles
  • 1278.596 kilometers
  • 690.387 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Colorado Springs generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W