How far is Palmdale, CA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers / 1828 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2354 miles / 3788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 37 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2103.472 miles
- 3385.210 kilometers
- 1827.867 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- 2098.895 miles
- 3377.844 kilometers
- 1823.890 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 Columbia to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Palmdale?
The time difference between Columbia and Palmdale is 3 hours. Palmdale is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Columbia to Palmdale generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |