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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Yuma, AZ?

The distance between Yuma (Yuma International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Palmdale (PMD) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 54 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Yuma to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 242.263 miles
  • 389.885 kilometers
  • 210.521 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
  • 242.100 miles
  • 389.622 kilometers
  • 210.379 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 Yuma to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Yuma International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Yuma to Palmdale generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yuma to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″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