How far is Modesto, CA, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 262 miles / 421 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Modesto (MOD) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 261.568 miles
- 420.953 kilometers
- 227.297 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- 261.688 miles
- 421.146 kilometers
- 227.401 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 Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Modesto?
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Modesto generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
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 | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |