How far is Palmdale, CA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers / 2371 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Palmdale (PMD) is 3516 miles / 5658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 17 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2728.938 miles
- 4391.801 kilometers
- 2371.383 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- 2730.499 miles
- 4394.311 kilometers
- 2372.738 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 San Jose to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Palmdale?
The time difference between San Jose and Palmdale is 2 hours. Palmdale is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from San Jose to Palmdale generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
| Destination | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |