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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 605 miles / 973 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Palmdale (PMD) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 38 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 604.743 miles
  • 973.240 kilometers
  • 525.507 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
  • 603.593 miles
  • 971.389 kilometers
  • 524.508 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 Durango to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Durango to Palmdale generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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