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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Bradford, PA?

The distance between Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2183 miles / 3512 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bradford (BFD) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 7 minutes.

Bradford Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2183
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3512
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1897
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Distance from Bradford to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2182.524 miles
  • 3512.431 kilometers
  • 1896.561 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
  • 2177.763 miles
  • 3504.770 kilometers
  • 1892.424 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 Bradford to Palmdale?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Bradford to Palmdale generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bradford to Palmdale

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

Airport information

Origin Bradford Regional Airport
City: Bradford, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFD
ICAO Code: KBFD
Coordinates: 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″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