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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers / 1985 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2590 miles / 4169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 36 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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1985
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Distance from Harrisburg to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2284.309 miles
  • 3676.239 kilometers
  • 1985.010 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
  • 2279.215 miles
  • 3668.040 kilometers
  • 1980.583 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 Harrisburg to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Palmdale generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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