How far is Palmdale, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2427 miles / 3906 kilometers / 2109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Palmdale (PMD) is 3531 miles / 5683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 21 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2427.203 miles
- 3906.205 kilometers
- 2109.182 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- 2424.930 miles
- 3902.547 kilometers
- 2107.207 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 Fairbanks to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Palmdale?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Palmdale is 1 hour. Palmdale is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Palmdale generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |