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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2254 miles / 3628 kilometers / 1959 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2628 miles / 4230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 34 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2254.253 miles
  • 3627.868 kilometers
  • 1958.892 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
  • 2249.203 miles
  • 3619.741 kilometers
  • 1954.504 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 Washington D.C. to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Palmdale generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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