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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1505 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 1885 miles / 3033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 3 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.376 miles
  • 2422.669 kilometers
  • 1308.136 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
  • 1507.375 miles
  • 2425.884 kilometers
  • 1309.873 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W