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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers / 1314 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 9 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1511.911 miles
  • 2433.185 kilometers
  • 1313.815 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
  • 1508.973 miles
  • 2428.456 kilometers
  • 1311.261 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 Cedar Rapids to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Palmdale generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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