How far is Richmond, VA, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers / 1975 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Richmond (RIC) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2272.763 miles
- 3657.657 kilometers
- 1974.977 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- 2267.666 miles
- 3649.455 kilometers
- 1970.548 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Richmond?
The time difference between Palmdale and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Richmond generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |