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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1941 miles / 3124 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 38 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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3124
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1687
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Distance from Detroit to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1941.049 miles
  • 3123.816 kilometers
  • 1686.725 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
  • 1936.960 miles
  • 3117.235 kilometers
  • 1683.172 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 Detroit to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Detroit to Palmdale generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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