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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 42 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2279.036 miles
  • 3667.753 kilometers
  • 1980.428 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
  • 2274.053 miles
  • 3659.733 kilometers
  • 1976.098 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Wilmington generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W