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How far is McGrath, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2531 miles / 4074 kilometers / 2200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to McGrath (MCG) is 3715 miles / 5979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 30 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2531
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2200
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Distance from Palmdale to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2531.490 miles
  • 4074.039 kilometers
  • 2199.805 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
  • 2528.410 miles
  • 4069.082 kilometers
  • 2197.128 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Palmdale to McGrath generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W