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

The distance between Staunton (Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers / 1895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Staunton (SHD) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2505 miles / 4031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 17 minutes.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2181
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3510
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1895
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Distance from Staunton to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2181.115 miles
  • 3510.164 kilometers
  • 1895.337 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
  • 2176.230 miles
  • 3502.303 kilometers
  • 1891.093 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 Staunton to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Staunton to Palmdale generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Staunton to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
City: Staunton, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHD
ICAO Code: KSHD
Coordinates: 38°15′49″N, 78°53′47″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