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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1492 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 16 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.454 miles
  • 2401.871 kilometers
  • 1296.907 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
  • 1490.083 miles
  • 2398.056 kilometers
  • 1294.846 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Minneapolis generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W