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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Palmdale (PMD) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 30 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 710.449 miles
  • 1143.357 kilometers
  • 617.364 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
  • 709.065 miles
  • 1141.130 kilometers
  • 616.161 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 Alamosa to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Palmdale generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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