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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2129 miles / 3427 kilometers / 1850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 35 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2129
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1850
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Distance from Roanoke to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2129.353 miles
  • 3426.862 kilometers
  • 1850.357 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
  • 2124.589 miles
  • 3419.194 kilometers
  • 1846.217 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 Roanoke to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Palmdale generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W
Destination 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