How far is Detroit, MI, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1941 miles / 3124 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Detroit (DTW) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 36 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1941.049 miles
- 3123.816 kilometers
- 1686.725 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- 1936.960 miles
- 3117.235 kilometers
- 1683.172 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Detroit?
The time difference between Palmdale and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Detroit generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |