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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2642 miles / 4251 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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4251
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2296
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Distance from Bethel to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.698 miles
  • 4251.400 kilometers
  • 2295.572 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
  • 2637.792 miles
  • 4245.114 kilometers
  • 2292.178 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 Bethel to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Bethel to Palmdale generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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