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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers / 1895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2440 miles / 3926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 29 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2180
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3509
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1895
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Distance from Charleston to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2180.249 miles
  • 3508.771 kilometers
  • 1894.585 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
  • 2175.592 miles
  • 3501.276 kilometers
  • 1890.538 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 Charleston to Palmdale?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Charleston to Palmdale generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Palmdale

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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