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How far is Thompson from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Thompson (YTH) is 2338 miles / 3762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 12 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Thompson Airport

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1750
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1520
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Distance from Palmdale to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.658 miles
  • 2815.801 kilometers
  • 1520.411 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
  • 1748.850 miles
  • 2814.501 kilometers
  • 1519.709 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Thompson Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Thompson generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W