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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 2309 miles / 3717 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2609 miles / 4199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 4 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Palmdale to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2309.329 miles
  • 3716.505 kilometers
  • 2006.752 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
  • 2304.171 miles
  • 3708.204 kilometers
  • 2002.270 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Lancaster generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W