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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers / 1919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2515 miles / 4047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 41 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2208.824 miles
  • 3554.758 kilometers
  • 1919.416 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
  • 2203.911 miles
  • 3546.851 kilometers
  • 1915.146 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Raleigh generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W